Tick A Loch A backed off (relatively) early and had a good seat behind sulky pyrotechnics that blazed for three eighths of a mile, then came on first-over and won the $13,000 fast-class distaff handicap pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday (Aug. 21) afternoon.
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Arrowhead Hanover on target in Philly feature
Thursday (Aug. 20) marked the beginning of another three-card racing week at Harrah’s Philadelphia, with the International Moni gelding Arrowhead Hanover giving another strong performance to take the $13,000 feature for older fast-class trotters in 1:53.
Hernandez, Baker take AHDC Philly paces
Geovany Hernandez went pillar to post while Bruce Baker rushed off the speed to win their respective $8,500 divisions of American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) paces at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Aug. 16).
Starstruck Dreamer 1:48.4 World Record for 2YOs at Philly
Starstruck Dreamer, a 2-year-old pacing colt by Hall of Famer Captaintreacherous out of double O’Brien award winner Scarlett Hanover, became the fastest freshman on a five-eighth mile track in the sport’s history with he won the single $129,892 division of the Pennsylvania Sire Stakes at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Friday afternoon (Aug. 14) in 1:48.4.
Hey Porter too much for Philly opposition
The Bar Hopping gelding Hey Porter got a rough welcome from his Harrah’s Philadelphia opponents upon coming in from Plainridge to compete in the $13,000 fast-class handicap feature trot on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 13), but he overcame a hard trip to win in 1:52.3.
La Miki N wins second straight, taking Friday Philly feature
La Miki N was used hard in a determined bid to make the lead in a contested :26.3 opening quarter, did so, and then held sway the rest of the way to win the $14,000 featured distaff pace for developing younger horses Friday (Aug. 7) afternoon at Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Two Day Hangover trots Philly filly track record
There were two divisions of 2-year-old trotting fillies racing in second-round Pennsylvania Sire Stakes action on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 6) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. The two winners shared an amazing number of similarities: trainer Marcus Melander, driver Dexter Dunn, sire Captain Corey, being laid off for 23 days, favoritism, lowering their lifetime bests, staying undefeated, and setting a track record for their group.
Clark doubles in Philly AHDC Paces
William Clark Jr. snagged two of the three $8,500 divisions of the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon (Aug. 2).
The Dragon Reborn gets the “breaks” to win Philly feature
The Dragon Reborn certainly got a break when he drew the rail for the $14,000 featured pace for classclimbers Sunday afternoon (Aug. 2) at Harrah’s Philadelphia. He needed only one more break in the race, and after that, he maximized his ability to score a 1:51.2 victory.
Wise Professor in front of Philly feature field
Wise Professor, a Bettor’s Wish mare, set the pace in her last start and, despite coming her own last half in :53.4, still got photoed out; in the $14,000 featured distaff pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia, the Professor got a pocket trip and “only” had to close in :55 in the heat of the afternoon (July 31) to notch the victory in 1:51.2.