Graduate Report 2-26-24 to 3-3-24

 

by: Tara Spach

 

Starting off the week (2/26), Imoutthedoor (Corey Callahan) drew the three-hole in race fourteen at Dover Downs, NW601L5, $8000.  Parked third to the quarter, Imoutthedoor quickly took over the lead.  First at the half, and to the three-quarter-pole, Imoutthedoor was looking to shut the door on the field.  Charging down the stretch, Imoutthedoor held off challengers to take the win, pacing in 1:53.1.

 

Tuesday (2/27), Chicken N Dice competed in race eight at Dover Downs, W/OF2-W, $14000.  With Tim Tetrick in the bike, Chicken N Dice settled into second as he left from the four-hole.  Making a move to the top, Chicken N Dice took command of the race.  Leading the field around the last turn, Chicken N Dice easily captured the win, pacing in 1:53.4.

 

At Monticello Raceway, Knox The Fox (Bruck Aldrich Jr) had the three-hole in race two, NW750PSL5, $5900.  As the gate folded, Knox The Fox let the front runners battle for position, content to sit fifth to the quarter.  Moving to the outside behind cover, Knox The Fox steadily gained ground, making his way up to third as they reached the stretch.  With a last quarter effort in 29.3, Knox The Fox hit the board for place, his mile in 1:55.4.

 

Trans Meanie (Johnathan Ahle) drew the eight-hole in race three at Rosecroft Raceway, MPMNW15CD, $4500.  Getting away seventh, Trans Meanie pulled to the outside, parked fourth as they passed the half.  Still parked at the three-quarters, Trans Meanie paced her way up to sit third.  As they raced for the wire, Trans Meanie held her position, picking up a third place check, her mile in 1:58.1.

 

On Thursday (2/29) at Hollywood Casino At The Meadows, Hankscoltfortyfive (Brady Jenson) had post-position three in race seven, W2NW4EXTPM, $11900.  Racing fourth until the half, Hankscoltfortyfive made a move to battle for the front, parked second as they passed the three-quarter-pole.  Taking over the lead, Hankscoltfortyfive charged to the wire, winning in 1:54.2.

 

Over to Cal Expo on Friday (3/1), Brooklyn Wind Up (Nick Roland) had the two-hole in race two, FM4-5000CL, $4200.  Getting away second, Brooklyn Wind Up sat in position the entire mile.  With a last quarter in 30.2, Brooklyn Wind Up was edged out of first, racing second in 2:00 flat for owners Chistopher Manatt and Jennifer Heller.

 

In race seven, P<55/Tnw3, $4800, Rockme Socks Off (Sean Smithpeters) had the four-hole.  Sitting fourth until the stretch, Rockme Socks Off sprinted toward the line.  In a good effort, Rockme Socks Off finished in second place, his mile in 2:02.4 for owner Wilda McDanel.

 

Frewil Dakota Sven (Jacob Cutting) had the six-hole in race ten, TMR<67, $3500.  Waiting until past the half to make a move, Frewil Dakota Sven flew from sixth to sit double parked third as they reached the three-quarters.  With gas left in the tank, Frewil Dakota Sven grabbed second place in 2:00.2, out of first by less than a length.

 

At Hollywood Casino At The Meadows, Airmans Jackpot (Jeremy Indof) had the two-hole in race two, NW3EXTPM, $11500.  Parked first at the quarter, Airmans Jackpot gained the rail before the half.  Leading the field to the top of the lane, Airmans Jackpot fought but was unable to hold on, finishing second in 1:56.0.

 

Ricky B Sharp (Michael Baumeister) had the five-hole in race six at Buffalo Raceway on Saturday (3/2), NW6250L4, $10400.  Fifth at the quarter, Ricky B Sharp pulled to race on the outside.  Parked fourth at the half, Ricky B Sharp trotted up to sit parked second as they reached the three-quarters.  In a battle down the lane, Ricky B Sharp was placed second by a neck in the photo, trotting his mile in 2:00.2.

 

In race seven at Freehold Raceway, NW4000L5CD, $7000, Almost Karen (Vincent Ginsburg) drew post-position five.  Drifting off the gate, Almost Karen sat in fifth as they raced the half-mile track.  Fourth at the top of the stretch, Almost Karen made a final effort to hit the board for show, pacing in 1:58.0.

 

Sunday (3/3) at Cal Expo, What Cheer (Nick Roland) had the rail in the opener, FMtmr<72, $4000.  As the race started, What Cheer found herself sitting fifth at the quarter.  As they raced to the half, What Cheer found cover, racing on the outside.  Parked fourth at the three-quarter, What Cheer was still gaining ground as they hit the lane.  Looking for the wire, What Cheer raced hard to place second, her mile in 1:57.1 for owners Royal Roland and Roger Roland.

 

Check Marc (Nick Roland) competed in race three, NW2ExgPM, $4400.  Getting away fourth from the five-hole, Check Marc sat in fourth until the half.  Making a bold move to the outside, Check Marc raced in tandem with the leader as they turned for home.  With more gas in the tank, Check Marc flew to the finish line for the win in 1:58 flat for owner Roger Roland.

 

In the closer, Dance Traveler (Luke Plano) had the two-hole, TMR<72, $4000.  Looking for the pocket trip, Dance Traveler sat behind the leader on the rail.  Looking to make a move as they reached the stretch, Dance Traveler finished second, but was placed the winner, pacing in 1:57.0.

 

 

 

 

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