Goshen, NY — The granddaddy of all amateur events, the C.K.G. Billings Harness Drivers Series, presented a six-horse trot on Saturday afternoon (July 3) at Goshen Historic Track and when the dust settled “Joltin’ Joe” Pennacchio came away with a hard-fought victory when he guided P C Foreign Affair to a grinding 2:02.3 triumph.

When the starter released the field “Bullet Bob” Davis hustled Caravelle to the lead from the two-hole and got away with a soft :31.2 first panel. Sensing the slow pace, Pennacchio hustled P C Foreign Affair toward the front end and slowly began to move forward which quickened the pace.

Still comfortably in front, Davis braced for challenges after a 1:02 half but Caravelle maintained solid command as he led his competition by the three- quarters in 1:32.1.

At this point, P C Foreign Affair was forced to go three-deep around Holiday Hanover (Scott “The Driving Doctor” Woogen) and ranged alongside the leader. When the two straightened for home, Pennacchio had the stronger horse and they drew off to a three-quarter length victory. Caravelle was second and Holiday Hanover took home the show dough.

Pennachio owns the winner who is trained by Cory Stratton.