from Monte America

Pompano Beach, FL — A competitive group of seven start Friday (July 25) in the $10,000 non-wagering second leg of the Hambletonian Monte Series.

The race will follow race two on the regular Meadowlands program. 2014 Monte winners Flowing James (Tara Hynes), Tymal Oh So Nice (Heather Reese) and Truth In Action (Karen Isbell) lead the lineup. The final is slated for Friday evening (Aug. 1) of Hambletonian weekend with an estimated purse of $30,000.

Flowing James, a 9-year-old gelded son of Ilooklikemymom-Flowing Jody took a division of last week’s first leg in 2:00, defeating Bambino Hall and Tymal So Nice. Truth In Action finished fourth a week ago, timed in 2:00.4, to another division winner, Take My Picture, who scored in 1:58.1.

Here is the line-up in post position order with horse, rider and trainer: Flowing James, Tara Hynes, Tara Hynes; OU Gus, Stephanie Werder, Whitney Richards; Tymal Oh So Nice, Heather Reese, Ronald Macdonald; Bambino Hall, Stephanie Jacobs, Julie Miller; Truth In Action, Karen Isbell, Karen Isbell; Blue Boy Yankee, Kristina Smith, Randal Smith; Chinese Cuisine, Tina Duer, Brett Bittle.

Be there to support the generous sponsors, the Hambletonian Society, Meadowlands Racetrack and equine connections of the 2014 Hambletonian Monte Series.