by Jeff Zidek, information specialist, Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission

Waynesburg, PA — Harness racing went on as scheduled at one Pennsylvania fair, while another was washed out due to rain.

In Waynesburg, at the Greene County Fair, only a few drops of rain fell during the 14-race card which featured sophomores in stake action.

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High Wire Kat was victorius in the second division of the colt pace in 2:01.1.

The day started with a bang in a PASS colt pace, as Well Al B, racing at his home track, established a new all-age track record, winning in 1:57.4. Brad Provost drove the winner for trainer Kristen Spahn. Beulah Bigley owns the colt, who was making his debut on the fair circuit. Well Al B is a homebred son of Allamerican Ingot out of the mare Bessie B. More than a decade ago, Bessie B held the all-age track record of 1:59.2, which was lowered twice before her son became a second-generation Waynesburg record holder.

In the second division of the colt pace, High Wire Kat was a winner in 2:01.1 for owner/trainer Jason Shaw and driver Chris Shaw. Another Allamerican Ingot offspring, High Wire Kat is now a three-time winner this season.

The final colt pacing division was won by Bay Shark, catch-driven by Tye Loy for trainer Janet Irvine. Michael Spearman owns the Four Starzzz Shark gelding, now a winner of three races in seven career starts.

Three filly pacing divisions were up next, and Rosatina scored in the first group, pacing in 2:05 for trainer/driver Loy. Bob Key owns the filly, sired by The Panderosa. In the second division, Grand Central (Four Starzzz Shark) covered the mile in 2:03.1 for driver Eric Neal. Cliff and Randy Neal own the filly, with Randy Neal earning the training win.

Fluffy Slippers recorded an upset win the final division, her first career victory in her 31st start. Owned by Vincent and Scott Aiello, Fluffy Slippers (Village Jolt) is trained by Jeff Indof and was driven by Jordon Miller. The winning time was 2:04.4.

Two colt trotting groups were up next in PA Sire Stake action, and the first division resulted in a placed winner. Washington County crossed the wire first for driver Wilbur Yoder, but was disqualified for interference in the first turn. Fortissimo, driven by Winston Lineweaver, was placed to the top spot. A gelding by Wonder Dancer, Fortissimo is owned by Eileen Lineweaver and trained by Joyce Lineweaver.

In the second $5,788 split, Southwind Nitro scored by open lengths in 2:03.4. Susan Daugherty owns the SJ’s Caviar colt, now a winner of six races in 10 starts for trainer/driver Bill Daugherty.

Three groups of 3-year-old filly trotters ended Sire Stake action on the day, with victories earned by Belladonna (American Winner), Keystone Fling (Donerail) and Cummingsandgoings (SJ’s Caviar).

Belladonna, trained and driven by Provost, is leased by Bob Key. The winning time was 2:08.3 and it was the filly’s first win in 21 career outings. Keystone Fling won in 2:06.4 for trainer/driver Steve Schoeffel. The filly is a four-time winner this season for owners Stephen Lander, Virginia and Kathy Schoeffel. Cummingsandgoings, trained and driven by Randy Neal, went wire-to-wire in 2:06.2 for her fourth win in 9 starts. Randy and Cliff Neal co-own.

The final three races of the day were Quaker Stakes, the first for trotters. Anastasia Paul, with Bill Daugherty driving, recovered from a break past the half to win in 2:10.1. Joe Urban owns and trains the Trainforthefuture gelding.

In the first Quaker pace, Riverbloom (Riverboat King) picked up his first career win, going wire-to-wire in 2:04.1 for owner/driver Cory Kreiser. John Kreiser trains. The final event was won by Burton Hanover (The Panderosa), in rein to Brady Brown. Steve Schoeffel trains for owners Terry Schoeffel, Jim Reuther and Roger Romesser. The winning time was 2:03.2.

Across the state at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Honesdale, rain forced a cancellation of the day’s card.

The circuit next visits the historic Washington County Fairgrounds, also known as Arden Downs, for two days of racing beginning Monday at 10 a.m. For video highlights from the PA fairs, visit www.pafairharness.com.