Monroe, OH – Starting from his assigned post six, 1/5 betting favorite Oh Look Magic drifted away from the starting gate, settling in fourth along the rail as Asian Zing left alertly to protect the rail with Adamsville Road advancing on the outside. As they neared the opening quarter mile marker, Adamsville Road cleared to the front and led the field past the timing station in :28 flat.
Oh Look Magic was immediately out and moving past the quarter, looking to brush up for the lead, but Adamsville Road wouldn’t make it easy as he prevented Oh Look Magic from clearing for the lead until after the half, which was trotted in :56.2. Up the backside, Oh Look Magic was now in command as Adamsville Road yielded to the pocket with Asian Zing riding along in third while Sayinwhatimthinkin pulled first over from fourth. As they passed three-quarters in 1:24.3, Oh Look Magic led by a length and a half over Adamsville Road and a closing Sayinwhatimthinkin. Around the final turn and into the stretch, the order stayed the same with Adamsville Road closing up the inside but Oh Look Magic looked comfortable on the lead, winning by a measured three-quarters of a length in 1:52.4. Adamsville Road was the bridesmaid again with Sayinwhatimthinkin finishing third.
Oh Look Magic is now six for eight on the year, banking an incredible, and North American leading, $121,500 in earnings. The win was also part of a banner night for driver Chris Page as it was one of his four winners on the night, two of those coming with trainer Ron Burke.
Racing action at Miami Valley closes out this week on Thursday with a post time of 4 p.m.