Team Pelling debuts promising pair of three-year-olds

CHESTER, PA – The father-son team of harness racing trainer Brett and driver Jack Pelling unveiled a pair of sharp three-year-olds who won their first trips behind the gate in 2023 during Tuesday morning (May 9) qualifying at Harrah’s Philadelphia.

First up was the Downbytheseaside filly Charleston, 10-6-4-0 in her freshman campaign, who came out of the pocket to catch pacesetter My Little Captain, who went 7-5-2-0 as a two-year-old by a nose in 1:55. Charleston, who was second in the She’s A Great Lady, Breeders Crown, and Kindergarten Finals last year, is owned by Diamond Creek Racing.

Combustion, a son of Captaintreacherous who won over $290,000 at two including a second in the Governor’s Cup and a third in his Breeders Crown, connected in 1:53.1 for Team Pelling. Diamond Creek Racing is also a co-owner of this colt along with Thomas and Scott Dillon, and Cooper Silva Stables.

Mikala (Always B Miki), who turned in a :25 last quarter to defeat Test Of Faith in a Graduate Series leg last year, returned to the races and promptly won in 1:52.2 despite a first-over journey. She is now five and was driven by George Brennan for trainer Nik Drennan and owners Joseph Davino, Brad Shackman, Anthony Perretti Farm LLC, and Drennan Stable LLC.

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From the PHHA / Harrah’s Philadelphia