Brodys Scrapper returns successfully

Scrappy conditioned gelding Brodys Scrapper (Mach Three) resurfaced at Flamboro Downs on Tuesday (Sep. 6) after nearly nine months away and overcame a tough trip in his first start of the harness racing season.

Travis Cullen took three-hole shelter with the gelding through the opening quarter of :28.4 and made his move as the field rounded towards the stands for the first time. Brodys Scrapper stared down leader Proberts Legacy (Paul Mackenzie) as Cullen worked away through :57.4 and 1:25.1 middle panels.

The 11-year-old, sporting a 4/5 price tag, shrugged off any tiredness as they turned for home and forged clear.  Partyintheshadows (Samuel Fillion) gained to the finish but was three-quarters of a length too late as Brodys Scrapper crossed the line a winner in 1:54.3.

Proberts Legacy held on for third.

BRODYS SCRAPPER REPLAY

A1 Stable of Dundas acquired Brodys Scrapper days before the win. The gelding has won 42 races and has raked in $319,211 in 187 starts. Jodie Cullen now trains him.

Travis Cullen ended the day with three winners.

Flamboro Downs hosts racing next on Saturday, Sep. 10. The card will begin at 6:35 p.m. EDT.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink