by Joe Hartmann, for Florida Harness Racing

Pompano Beach, FL — Amante Standardbreds’ dynamic duo of Be Famous and Pocohontas Fame, both fresh off their respective victories in the finals of the Sunshine State Stakes, will be the favorites in their respective divisions as the Orchid-Pelican Trot Series launches the first Wednesday night program of the season at the Isle of Capri at Pompano Park.

The series will begin with two divisions of freshman trotting fillies and one of trotting colts and geldings, the first three races on the Wednesday night (Oct. 14) card.

A 2-year-old daughter of Famously, out of the Pine Chip mare Native Pine, Pocohontas Fame is in the midst of a five-race winning streak. Trained by Bob Roberts, she is driven by Hall of Famer Wally Hennessey and will leave from post six in the second of three Orchid-Pelican divisions.

Be Famous, a 2-year-old son of Famously, out of the Malabar Man mare Celebrity Descent, will leave from post seven in the third division. He is trained by Mel Turcotte and will be driven by Florida and New England Hall of Famer Bruce Ranger.

Both are owned and were bred by Amante Standardbreds of Delray Beach, Fla.

In the first division, Joy Lancaster and Joan Harp’s Jeanie Marie, a two-time winner this season, will be the horse to beat. A daughter of Famously, out of Lindy Lane mare Vite Vite Kosmos, she is driven and trained by Warren Harp.

Harness racing is currently being contested at Pompano Park on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights with a 7:05 p.m. post time.