by Mike Bozich, for Harrah’s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — It was quite a day at Harrah’s Philadelphia on a beautiful Sunday afternoon (Sept. 13). There were three divisions of the Liberty Bell Series for 3-year-old colt and gelding pacers, as well as a winners over $25,000 lifetime pace which featured two pacers at the doorstep of $1 million in career earnings.

Division one of the Liberty Bell went to upsetter Trading Up (Scott Zeron). The son of Somebeachsomewhere was three-wide much of the first quarter before finally clearing the lead just before the half. He was able to hold off the heavy favorite My Hero Ron (Matt Kakaley) by a length, stopping the clock in 1:51.4. Blood Brother finished third.

It was the fifth career win for Trading Up ($15.00), who is owned by Alagna Racing, John Fodera, Alan Alber, and Aaron Waxman. He is trained by Tony Alagna.

Tri County Stable’s Wakizashi Hanover (Tim Tetrick) was a dominant winner in the second division. The son of Dragon Again battled a game Badiou Hanover (Scott Zeron) the entire mile to secure the win in a time of 1:51.3, while in hand at the finish. Jo Pa’s Well Said (David Miller) was third.

It was the 11th career win for the Joann Looney-King trainee, and his third straight.

It was a lifetime best performance for Allbeef N Nobull (Matt Kakaley) in division three of the Liberty Bell. The son of McArdle sat the pocket behind the speed of Rise Up Now (Tim Tetrick), before roaring up the passing lane to win in 1:50.2. Paparazzi Hanover (David Miller) rallied for second, while McArdles Lightning (Corey Callahan) was third.

It was the eighth career win for the Ron Burke trainee, who is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Donald Emond, Howard Taylor, and Weaver Bruscemi. He paid $4.40.

Ken Jacobs’ Doctor Butch is harness racing’s newest millionaire. The 5-year-old son of Art Major was victorious in a winner’s over $25,000 lifetime pace, which pushed his lifetime earnings over the $1 million mark in his 94th career start. He now has 26 career wins, nine on the season.

The 8-year-old Nova Artist, who was also in the race (finished seventh) is also nearing the plateau. He has career earnings of $961,267.

Doctor Butch is trained by Linda Toscano.