by Ayers Ratliff, Northfield Park Publicity Department

Northfield, OH — Moreland Flash was the winner of the $6,000 Open Pace in Northfield Park’s opening race on Monday (July 1).

Andrew Coblentz owns the 7-year-old pacer. Trainer John G. Wengerd called upon Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. to drive the gelding.

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Moreland Flash won the Open Pace in a time of 1:51.4.

Moreland Flash (Memphis Flash-Carols Cliff) started from post four and led at every call through blistering fractions of :26.4, :54.2, 1:22.3 and 1:51.4. Moreland Flash easily handled his competition and was 1-1/2 lengths in front at the wire. The 1:51.4 clocking represents a new lifetime mark. Completing the race were Bruisen N Cruisen, Mybrothergeorge, Beans And Weenies, Lite Me Up, Traczar and Gordieisanartist.

Monday’s triumph increased Moreland Flash’s lifetime wins tally to 34 and his career earnings to $84,329. He returned $8.00 to win.

Lady Rev was a repeat winner of the $6,000 Open Trot for owners Kathleen Duszynski and John Caterinacci, along co-owner/trainer Oliver Hepner, Jr. Hepner once again called upon her regular pilot Frank Harris to drive.

Lady Rev (Revenue S-Red Mile Lane) started from post six and sat mid-pack through initial fractions of :28.1 and :58.2. Harris made his move in the third quarter and never looked back. Lady Rev posted final fractions of 1:28.1 and 1:57.3. She finished an easy 3-1/2 lengths in front of her closest rival. Completing the race were Lima Legend, Saintfrancis, Senator Sam, Wind Surfer, Sand Violent Blu, Credit Score, Norma’s Rose and Walked Into Heaven.

Lady Rev now has seven wins in 2013 and 23 career successes. Monday’s victory pushed her career bankroll to $93,158. She paid $14.60 to win.

$109.60 win payoff on Monday

Aligned Hanover was an upset winner in Northfield Park’s third race on Monday. Robin Miller piloted the gelding for owner/trainer Rosy Weaver.

Aligned Hanover (Western Ideal-Allamerican Capri) started from post three and led at every call through fractions of :26.4, :55.3, 1:24 and 1:54.4. He was 2-1/4 lengths in front at the wire. Monday’s triumph increased Aligned Hanover’s lifetime win tally to 11 and his career earnings to $46,811.

Aligned Hanover (53-1) was followed across the wire by Hallin (4-5) and Vaniscape (6-1). Aligned Hanover returned $109.60 to win; the 3-4 exacta paid $234.60 and the 3-4-1 trifecta returned $1,246.40.