Northfield, OH — Classic Gent paced home for his 50th career victory, winning the 13th race at Northfield Park on Wednesday (Sept. 25).

Classic Gent paced home for his 50th career victory. JJ Zamaiko photo.

The 9-year-old veteran, with 231 career starts, also has 28 seconds and 34 third-place finishes. Classic Gent (Blissfull Hall-Northern Jade) has career earnings of $477,629 with a lifetime mark of 1:51.2 at Woodbine Racetrack at age four. The gelding’s richest win was also at Woodbine in a $36,630 Youthful Series event in 2013. Classic Gent is a well-traveled campaigner as his 50 wins have been spread across 10 different racing surfaces.

Classic Gent started from the rail in the evening’s $4,000 conditioned event. He virtually led the entire mile through fractions of :28.3, :58, 1:26 and 1:55, besting his closest competitor by three lengths. He was heavily favored in the race and returned $2.10 to win.

Rick Howles owns Classic Gent. Trainer Ryan Angus called upon leading driver Aaron Merriman to pilot.