Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Donato Hanover gelding Donato Patriot K thundered home in :27.3 to complete a 1:55 victory in the $11,000 fast-class trot Monday (June 24) afternoon at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.

Donato Patriot K was the easiest of winners in the Monday feature race at Pocono. Curtis Salonick photo.

Matt Kakaley reserved the winner of $211,908 in third much of the mile, then unleashed him uncovered at the three-quarters, and the powerful trotter made the lead by the head of the stretch. Donato Patriot K won by five lengths for trainer Jenn Bongiorno and the ownership of the Ely Stable.

Kakaley drove five of the last seven winners on the Monday program, and his quintuple solidified his lead atop the local standings as he seeks his third straight dashwinning title at The Downs.

The racing week ends Tuesday (June 25) with a $17,000 pacing feature, for developing horses who are aiming to join higher levels of competition. Free Pocono programs are available at www.phha.org.