by Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE — Opening week for the Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes eliminations for 2-year-olds continued Wednesday (Oct 8) with six divisions of trotters contested.

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Egosnattitudes reset the track record for freshman trotting geldings, with a 2:00.3 victory in a DSBF stake on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

The most noteworthy division was the latter of 3-year-old colt and gelding divisions, in which Bib Roberts, Graham Grace Stables and M&W Stables, LLC’s Egosnattitudes ($10.60, Jon Roberts) reset the track record for freshman trotting geldings, with a 2:00.3 victory. The Great George Two-Aerobic Linda gelding reeled in pace-setting favorite Save The Night in deep stretch for the upset win. Trained by Bib Roberts, it was the first career win for Egosnattitudes.

The remaining colt divisions were contested off the wagering program, with Stephane and Brian Cassell’s Political Foe (Eddie Dennis, 2:02.4) and Bob Shahan and Don Marine’s Political Cash (Allan Davis, 2:01.4) prevailing.

The fastest filly division went to another Bib Roberts-trainee, Callmemza ($40, Jon Roberts), who overcame post eight for a wire-to-wire win in 2:02.1. The Great George Two-Endorphan Annie filly notched her second win in three career starts.

Driver Victor Kirby piloted six winners, including a win in an elimination for the trotting fillies with Sign N Drive ($4.60, Victor Kirby. 2:02.3). Carlo Poliseno and Foulk Stable’s Penny Paratrooper ($3, Ross Wolfenden, 2:04.2) won the remaining filly division.

It was a banner night for Kirby, who reached a new personal best at Harrington. He picked up a trio of his wins quickly by winning three in a row from races two through four with Windsong Ingenius ($3), Bettor and Bold ($3) and Master Bedroom ($8.60), with the latter two being trained by Jim King Jr.

Ross Wolfenden and Jon Roberts each had three wins, while Eddie Dennis had a double.