by Geri Schwarz, for Goshen Historic Track
Goshen, NY — Two-year-old trotter, The Chutzpah Kid, raced to a 2:09.1 victory in his first ever race experience at Goshen Historic Track’s matinee on Saturday (June 10). Trained and driven by Chuck Connor, Jr., the son of Conway Hall, is owned by Alan Schwartz. He is the president of the Monticello Harness Horsemen’s Association and a leading amateur driver with over 600 driving wins to his credit. Schwartz’s wife, Alicia, remarked, “This is fun, so far.”
In other 2-year-old races Joseph Chindano, Sr., sent his two Heston Blue Chip colts to the gate. Send a Note and Hot Seat saw Send A Note, reined by Joseph Chindano, Sr., victorious in a wire-to-wire victory, Send A Note was challenged during the last quarter when Jordon Stratton pulled Rock America, who was unable to catch him.
In other 2-year-old competition, Jordan Stratton reined pacer Hurrikane Norakane to a 2:03.1 victory. Joseph Chindano, Sr. also marked a second victory with his Roll With Joe filly, Qing Qong Blue Chip, driven by Michael Petrelli.
And in the Open competition, cheers and congratulations to Marianna Monaco, who enjoyed her first driving win behind veteran 9-year-old trotter Baltimore As.
Cathy Gearwar of Benson, Vt., rode her 5-year-old Armbro Hall to a 2:06.1 nder saddle victory. Armbro Hall is trained by Peter Gearwar and owned by Cathy and Peter Gearwar.
Dubbed “Senior Day”, there were gift bags, giveways, 50s music and cheers for the babies who might one day make harness racing history.Matinees continue on June 17.
Grand Circuit racing is on June 29 and 30 and July 1 and 2. Post time at 1 p.m..