Monticello, NY — Alan Schwartz capitalized off a pocket ride with 1-5 favorite Doo Wop Kid to win the $7,500 North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (Oct. 3).
Starting from the pylon post, Schwartz pushed Doo Wop Kid forward and secured a seat behind Pilsner Frosty (Paul Minore) after a :29.4 first quarter. Doo Wop Kid stayed steady from the pocket while Pax Hanover (Charles Longo) made a move to race first over into a 1:00.4 half, though he quickly stalled in his bid.
Pilsner Frosty continued unpressured to three-quarters in 1:30.4 as Schwartz waited to make his move with Doo Wop Kid. Schwartz sent his charge after the leader spinning for home and zipped by and away to a 2-1/4 length victory in 2:00.1. Pilsner Frosty held second from Mufasa As (McKenzie Sowers), who sat a ground-saving trip for third.
Schwartz owns and trains Doo Wop Kid, a 5-year-old gelding by Wishing Stone. He paid $2.60 to win.
NAADA action continues at Monticello Raceway next Wednesday (Oct. 9) for the next preliminary of the club’s fall trotting series. First-race post time at Monticello is 12:10 p.m. (EDT).