Zuccarello upsets in Billings pace

Dundas, ON — Matt Zuccarello launched a successful off-the-speed assault to win as the second longest shot on the board in the Billings Amateur Driving Series pace at Flamboro Downs on Sunday (May 12).

Leaving from post six, Zuccarello pulled back with Devils Peak while Choreographer (Daniel St Pierre) bolted for the lead to a :29.4 first quarter and promptly settled on the engine. Garretts Guide (Anthony Verruso) then launched off the pegs as the tempo slowed and rushed from near last towards first with Devils Peak in tow to a 1:00.1 half. But that furious move emptied Garretts Guide and he faltered up the backstretch, forcing Devils Peak three wide to keep position.

Choreographer sped to three-quarters in 1:28.4 though slowed through the final turn all while Devils Peak continued to grind. Devils Peak inched relentlessly towards Choreographer through the stretch and collared the leader to then edge to a three-quarter length win in 1:58.1. Dreamy Fella (Nello Guglielmi) rode a pocket trip to take third.

Isaac Waxman trains Devils Peak, a 10-year-old gelding by Camluck, for owner Carmelo Scime. He paid $47.60 to win.

Billings action travels to Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday (May 13) for a $15,000 event, carded as the fourth race on the 10-race card. First-race post time at Woodbine Mohawk Park is 7:10 p.m. (EDT).

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