by Frank Drucker, Publicity Director, for Empire City at Yonkers Raceway
Yonkers, NY — Foiled Again (George Brennan, $8.80) may not be what he once was, but he was more than good enough as is. Harness racing’s richest-ever performer prevailed from second-over Saturday night (Oct. 22), winning Yonkers Raceway $35,000 winners-over pace.
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Foiled Again wins this third race from his last four start at Yonkers Raceway on Saturday night.
Foiled Again. from post position three, held off a third-up P H Supercam (Jason Bartlett) by a 1-1/4 in 1:53.4. Rampage Jackson (Brent Holland) cut the mile and faded to third.
It was the 91st career win in the 270th start for Foiled Again, whose retirement account now reads $7,460,758.
The 12-year-old Dragon Again gelding is co-owned as Burke Racing by trainer Ron Burke, Weaver Bruscemi and JJK Stables, has won five of his 24 seasonal starts, including three of his last four.
Foiled Again was included in an ‘unhit’ Pick-5, which left a $2,154.60 carryover into Monday night’s (Oct. 23) card (50-cent base wager, races 7 through 11).