from the Meadowlands Publicity Department

East Rutherford, NJ — Light Up The Sky continued his winning ways as he captured the $12,500 first division of the first leg of the Junior Trendsetter Pace on Thursday night (Feb. 5) at the Meadowlands.

Lisa photo

Light Up The Sky ran his winning streak to four in the opening leg of the Junior Trendsetter Series.

Driven by Brian Sears, Light Up The Sky ($2.80, $2.40, $2.10) raced greenly down the backstretch as he surged to the lead, but regained his momentum rounding the far turn and went on to a game victory over In Over My Head and Yanzhou in a time of 1:54.3. In Over My Head rallied strongly late to finish second, a neck behind the winner after lacking room on the far turn. It was another neck back to Yanzhou in third.

It was the fourth win in a row for the George Teague trainee who improved his career record to 4-1-0 in five starts. The son of Four Starzzz Shark-Far Ahead Hanover boosted his career earnings to $32,750 for owner George Teague Jr. Inc.

In the second division of the Junior Trendsetter it was Cole Hard Cash coming up victorious with a late rally down the stretch. With driver Daniel Dube, Cole Hard Cash finished the night’s sixth race in 1:53.1. Hypnotic Blue Chip was second and Cutty Shark finished third.

Sponzo Brotka ($9.80 $5.80 $3.80) gave driver Daniel Dube his third win of the night in the third division of the Junior Trendsetter in 1:57.1. Hurrikane Jon Paul was second and Come Together finished third.

Next Thursday, February 12, the Junior Trendsetter Series continues with the second leg and concludes on Saturday, February 21, with an $80,000 (est.) final.