Pompano Beach, FL — Caviart Reagan upset the applecart in Pompano Park’s Sunday night (March 31) feature while Panocchio won for the 42nd time over South Florida’s five-eighths-mile oval — one of five wins for leading driver Wally Hennessey.

Caviart Reagan, owned and trained by Jim McDonald, was driven to victory by Dave Ingraham, who escaped trouble when the leader, the 4-5 favorite Brigadierbronski A, suddenly made a miscue around the final bend on the lead.

As Brigadierbronski A’s pilot, Wally Hennessey, searched for clearance to avoid further situations developing, Ingraham took the pylon route on through and opened up a daylight lead, eventually scoring by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:51.4, a seasonal best time. Second choice American Hustle, with Bryce Fenn in his sulky, rallied to finish second while Mc Mach, handled by Rick Plano, finished third after suffering a bit of interference trying to avoid the breaker. Windsun Gotham finished fourth while Brigadierbronski A managed to pick up the minor award in the classy quintet.

In a post-race interview, driver Dave Ingraham said, “Well, it was just one of those things. When Wally’s horse went up in the air, I was lucky enough to find some room inside and saving that ground was the difference.”

The 5-year-old gelded son of Bettor’s Delight now has a 3-2-3 scorecard in 13 starts, good for $19,460 for the year and $152,480 lifetime. Off as fourth choice at 8-1, Caviart Reagan paid $19.60 to his faithful.

Hennessey, though, was not silenced on the Sunday program, competing in five other races on the program and winning all five, including a conditioned event with the track record holder, Panocchio.

This gallant 9-year-old altered son of No Pan intended took command after a demanding opening panel of :26.4 and led every stride thereafter to score in 1:52.1 for his second win of the year and 65th of his illustrious career — 42 of those at Pompano Park. Spirit Shadow, handled by Andy Santeramo, finished second, 2-1/4 lengths away, while Pointsman, driven by Jim Meittinis, was next. Major Starlight and Impressive Art picked up the final awards in the sextet.

Panocchio now has banked $580,628 to go along with his track record of 1:48.3 at Pompano Park achieved four seasons ago. Off at 1-5 on the toteboard, Panocchio paid $2.60 to his multitude of backers.

Racing continues on Monday night with a Super Hi-5 finale sporting a carryover of $75,242.