Batavia, NY — Johnny Boy led at every station en route to victory in the $10,000 featured trot at Batavia Downs on Friday night (Sept. 13).
Kevin Cummings sent Johnny Boy to the front from post one while Four Wheelin (Drew Monti) dropped in second. Johnny Boy stepped off quarters of :28.2, :59.3 and 1:29.1 with Four Wheelin in tow and the rest of the field trying to stay close. As they came out of the last turn and headed for home, Four Wheelin was out and rolling, trying to make up ground on the leader. And although he cut the margin substantially, Four Wheelin came up a head short as Johnny Boy closed it out on top in 1:58.2.
It was the third win of the year for Johnny Boy ($8.80), who is owned by Mike Torcello and trained by Sam Smith.
Driver Shawn McDonough made long-shot players very happy on Friday after he won with Sapphire Love Chip, who paid $50.50, and Chief Corleone, who returned $57.00.
Joining McDonough for driving doubles were Joe Chindano Jr., Drew Monti and Dan Yetman while 13 different trainers each scored one win apiece.
Live racing at Batavia Downs resumes on Saturday (Sept. 14) with post time at 6 p.m. There will be a $2,375 carryover in the Jackpot Super Hi-5 in the 13th race.
Free full card past performance programs for every live card of racing at Batavia can always be downloaded at the Downs’ website.