Queen Of Thrones dethrones mares open

Batavia, NY — After going winless in five previous tries in the track’s top female class, Queen Of Thrones turned a perfect trip into a victory in the $12,800 fillies and mares Open I-II Handicap harness racing pace at Batavia Downs on Wednesday night (Nov. 3).

Kevin Cummings left for position with Queen Of Thrones and settled in second behind No Where To Hide (Drew Monti) who bolted for the front.

The pace was lively with a :27.2 quarter and the group passed the half without a change in position. As No Where To Hide was nearing three-quarters, Pretty Blue Angel (Mike Baumeister) pulled from third and started the trek forward as Queen Of Thrones continued to stalk from the pocket.

When the race rolled off the final turn, No Where To Hide was vulnerable and Pretty Blue Angel was getting to her while Protect Blue Chip (Jim Morrill Jr.) fanned three deep and got involved. However at the same time Queen Of Thrones hit the passing lane and took the shortest route home, beating everybody to the line with a 3/4 length victory in 1:55.4.

It was the fifth win of the year for Queen Of Thrones ($14.80) and it pushed her earnings to $41,112 for the Swift Racing Stable. Ryan Swift trains the 7-year-old daughter of Blue Burner and Idle Promises.

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Drivers Jim Morrill Jr., Kyle Cummings and Drew Monti all had two wins on Wednesday while trainer Jim Graham also claimed victory twice.

With Friday’s (Nov. 5) card of racing canceled due to lack of entries, live racing will resume at Batavia Downs on Saturday (Nov. 6) with a special early post time of 3:15 p.m. due to the Breeders Cup.

There are two big carryover pools available for the live harness card on Saturday. First in the Jackpot Pick-6 in race six, there is a carryover of $1,206 and then later in race 12, the Jackpot Super Hi-5 has a carryover of $13,769.

The Downs will also be hosting their annual Breeders Cup party on Saturday and for $20 you get a chicken bar-b-que with sides and a beverage from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., a Breeders Cup program, a Batavia Downs program, $15 in gaming free play on the gaming floor (must earn one base point) and a $5 horse wager for Batavia Downs. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 585.343.3750. Walk-ups will be accommodated based on availability.

To get a head start on your weekend handicapping you can download a free full past performance program at bataviadownsgaming.com. live racing and look to the left column where they are always available for every live racing night at Batavia Downs.

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By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs