from the PHHA /Harrah’s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — 2017 Jugette winner Caviart Ally, despite being first-over and then facing a flying Princess Fabulosa late, nonetheless dug in to record a neck victory over her late-charging rival in the $18,000 distaff featured pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia Friday afternoon (May 18).

The daughter of Bettor’s Delight, trained by Noel Daley for the Caviart Farms, was sent uncovered near the half by Andrew McCarthy, grinded up to take over command late on the turn, and then withstood the bold late move from third-over Princess Fabulosa, stopping the timer in 1:52 on a rain-dulled track. The winner of $828,510 may be ready to take on tougher competition after remaining undefeated in two seasonal outings.

Josert Fonseca, whose competitive sulky career began by handling Hambletonian winner Pinkman in a qualifying victory last year, also won with his first pari-mutuel drive here Friday, guiding Brothers N Arms, a full brother to Father Patrick and Pastor Stephen, to a 1:57 victory.

The 29-year-old Fonseca, a native of Costa Rica who came to the U.S. when he was eight, showed the patience of a veteran as he sat in the two-hole behind Keystone Sergeant, then went inside at headstretch and gained into the :28.4 last quarter for the easy triumph. It was also the maiden victory for Brothers N Arms, who is trained by Jimmy Takter, for owners SRF Stable, Courant Inc., and Christina Takter.

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