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Wednesday’s (Nov. 25) edition of Racing Roundup features results stories from Batavia Downs and Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Memumsnotnice is mighty tough in Batavia Mares Open

Batavia, NY — After fading late in her last two outings, Memumsnotnice displayed true grit this week to win the $9,500 top distaff class at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Nov. 25).

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Memumsnotnice won the $9,500 top distaff race at Batavia Downs.

Downs leading reinsman Kevin Cummings rousted Memumsnotnice off the gate and into the lead before pacing unchallenged to the half in :58.1. But it was at that point it became a true horse race. Mach This Way (Ron Beback Jr.) pulled first-over at that station and drew alongside the leader. The pair then paced in tandem through the cold night air, for the next quarter-mile in :28.1.

They continued their duel into the far turn before Memumsnotnice got stout-hearted and forged ahead of her foe. When she established a length advantage, Memumsnotnice dug in and would not let anyone get closer than that. She hit the wire first in 1:56.

It was the sixth win of the year for Memumsnotnice ($4.90), including four wins in her last six starts at Batavia Downs. The winner’s share of the purse pushed the mare’s 2015 bankroll to $51,018 for owners Thatsideofthefence LLC and John Mungillo, who also trains the daughter of Jereme’s Jet.

Three drivers won ten of the 12 races on Wednesday. Kevin Cummings had a four-bagger while Shawn McDonough and Dave McNeight III both scored hat tricks. Trainer Kirk Desmond also sent two of his students to the winner’s enclosure.

Batavia Downs would like to wish all horsemen and fans a very Happy Thanksgiving and looks forward to the next card of live racing which will be held on Friday (Nov. 27) at 6:15 p.m. Just a reminder, there are only eight racing days left in the year.

— Tim Bojarski, Batavia Downs Media Relations

Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Luck Of Macrea (Lucky Chucky) displayed his skills on Wednesday night as the Margaret Spagnola-trained trotter prevailed in the evening’s feature for New York sired highsteppers. The 3-year-old trotter drew post position one for his try in the $10,500 feature and driver Frank Coppola Jr. moved the favorite out to the early lead. After enjoying a soft first half that went in 1:01, Luck Of Macrea trotted away from his rivals to score in 2:00.4. Keyhole (John Stark Jr.), who got the pocket trip behind the winner, was the race’s runner-up while Royal Conway (Stephane Bouchard) earned the show spot. Luck Of Macrea, who was the 4-5 betting favorite, is owned by Mike Polansky. The win was one of three on the card for Frank Coppola Jr. who is second in the local driver standings for the year. Live racing resumes on Friday night at Saratoga with a 6:45 p.m. first post.