by John Zimich, Publicity Director, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Dali, Moon Beam, Rudy Rednose, Sand Shooter and Upfront Hannahs Boy head up a field of 24 open 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings for the 2008 Delvin Miller Adios to be held at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Saturday, August 9.

Three elimination races, carrying purses of $50,000 each, will be contested Friday afternoon, August 1, to determine the nine-horse field for the finals.

Horses that have been declared in with monies earned in last five starts and trainers include the following: AllAmerican Major (Nat Varty), $31,500; Atochia (Mickey Burke), $12,500; Blueridge Western (Mickey Burke), $75,118; Dali (Duane Marfisi), $149,250; Dragoon K (Rich Gillock), $35,064; Goddess’s Justin (Jim Arledge Jr.), $63,037; Idle Hour (George Teague Jr.), $12,921; Its That Time (Steve Elliott), $21,980.

Lisfinny (Robert McIntosh), $44,015; Lonestar Legend (Don Swick), $68,750; Lookout Hanover (Dan Altmeyer), $40,719; Major General (Erv Miller), $18,500; MJBudah Baby (Anthony Domino), $15,932; Moon Beam (Eric Abbatiello), $101,142; Mystery Chase (Jim Campbell), $80,266; Real Celebration (Ray Paver), $47,414; Rudy Rednose (George Teague Jr.), $138,748; Sand Shooter (Jim Arledge Jr), $106,956; Shadow Play (Mark Ford), $45,153; Stonebridge Magnum (Robert McIntosh), $21,206; Todd J.H. Hanover (Tim Pinske), $40,853; Trade Editor (Julie Miller), $31,006; Upfront Hannahsboy (Jim Arledge Jr.), $114,656, and Yankee Rocketeer (Nat Varty), $19,445.