from Batavia Downs Media Relations

Batavia, NY — New York Sires Stakes action continued on Friday night (August 5) at Batavia Downs Casino with 2-year-old colt and gelding trotters going in six divisions worth $19,700 each.

Trainer/driver Dan Daley took two of the NYSS divisions with Royal Shyster and Flyhawk Jester, both sons of RC Royalty.

Paul White photo

Royal Shyster won the fastest division in a time of 1:59.1.

The fastest division went to Royal Shyster, who took control at the quarter, withstood a serious challenge up the backstretch and then dug in to hold of a fast closing Delano with Ray Schnittker in 1:59.1. The final time was more than two seconds faster than the other divisions and just two-fifths of a second off the track record set last year by Dejarmbro.

This was the third won of the season for Royal Shyster (RC Royalty-Spin The Planet). He’s earned $43,976 for owners Albert Crawford, Ann-Mari Daley, Richard Lombardo and Robert Pergament.

Flyhawk Jester took advantage of his rail post draw and never had an anxious moment as he went gate-to-wire for trainer-driver Daley in 2:01.2. The complexion of his race changed when the highly regarded Taxman and Brad Kramer made a costly break.

Ann-Mari Daley, Albert Crawford, Richard Lombardo and Michelle Crawford own Flyhawk Jester (RC Royalty-Graduation Party) who has now won four in a row. His only defeat came when he was parked the mile at Monticello. Flyhawk Jester has lifetime earnings of $53,519.

Friday’s other NYSS winners were:

• Coraggioso (Conway Hall-Electra Hanover); owners Joseph Spadaro and Tom Durkin/trainer Phil Fluet/driver Jack Flanigen; 2:02
• Studio City (Conway Hall-Yagot Prestige); owners Scott Woogen, John Denison and Frank Denison/trainer Lisa Lederhouse/driver John Wagner; 2:02.1
• Vintage Cash (Cash Hall-Sweet Vintage); owner Jody Weidman/trainer Jody Weidman/driver Stephane Bouchard; 2:02:2
• Imagistic (Conway Hall-Stockholm Image); owner Raymond Campbell, Jr./trainer George Ducharme/driver Stephane Bouchard (non-betting race); 2:02.4

Batavia Downs Casino is currently racing every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Post time is 6:40 p.m. Simulcast wagering is available every day but Tuesday.