Hamburg, NY – Dontustopbelievn N is starting to show her versatility and it’s paying off big time at Buffalo Raceway as the 8-year-old mare snagged the victory in the $15,000 Open Pace for the ladies on an absolutely perfect Wednesday afternoon (May 11).

Dontustopbelievn N makes it two straight Open victories today at Buffalo. Bill Burke photo. 

After notching the win last week in gate to wire fashion in the Open, Dontustopbelievn N ($4.60) came from off the pace this time to turn back Sapphire Blue Chip (Shawn McDonough) by a half length in a seasonal best of 1:56.0 over the fast track. Xenia’s Chip (David McNeight III) took the show position.

Sapphire Blue Chip was able to get out to the early lead as Dontustopbelievn N (Kevin Cummings), who was assigned the outside post in the five-horse field, dropped into fourth.

With fractions of :28.3 and :58.1 to the half, Sapphire Blue Chip knew trouble was brewing approaching the three quarter marker as the favored Dontustopbelievn N was first over and charging toward the lead.

Turning for home, Dontustopbelievn N was able to nudge past the stubborn Sapphire Blue Chip on the outside while Xenia’s Chip tried her luck from the passing lane. Hitting the wire, Dontustopbelievn N had a half-length advantage, making it two consecutive Open wins for the distaff pacers.

Mach Of Shame wires field in Buffalo Raceway sub-featured event. Photo by Bill Burke.

Owned by Michael Torcello and trained by Gerry Sarama, it was the third victory in 14 starts on the season for Dontustopbelievn N (Somebeachsomewhere-Bedtime). The win upped her 2022 bankroll to $26,380 and $162,420 lifetime.

While Dontustopbelievn N came from behind in the main event, Mach Of Shame ($8.80) led every step of the way to turn back the favored Doctor Sunshine in a seasonal best of 1:57.1 in the $11,300 pace for the filly and mares.

Scoring from the rail, Mach Of Shame (McNeight III) danced out to the lead, putting up splits of :30.0, 1:00.1 and 1:28.4. Doctor Sunshine was in perfect position for the drive to the wire but couldn’t get the job done, coming up a length short. JK Kissntell (Dan Yetman) earned the show spot.

Trained by Michael Ohol and owned by Michael Ohol Jr., it was the second victory in 11 appearances for the 6-year-old mare Mach Of Shame (Mach Three-Spend It All). The win moved her seasonal earnings to $23,564 and $91,004 in her career.

McNeight III and Drew Monti each collected doubles on the program with Gerry Sarama getting a pair of training scores.

Live racing will return on Friday afternoon with an eight-race card slated for 1:30 p.m. with a nine-race program set for Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

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