Catch Me Conrad uncatchable at Northville

Catch Me Conrad (Tellitlikeitis – Envy) and driver Lindsay Moen captured the Northville Downs Saturday night (Jul. 29) harness racing feature in 1:54 flat defeating Southwind Amazon and driver Justin Irvine by three-quarters of a length and thereby postponing Southwind Amazon’s attempt to tie Rambling Willie for second all-time on the winningest Standardbred list. 

Early leaders Commander Bob (David Lake) and Gabe the Babe (Drew Neill) put up fractions of 27.0, 56.0, when Catch Me Conrad came first-up, towing Lying In Cash and Southwind Amazon into the race from the back. As they went by the three-quarters Commander Bob opened up by three lengths tripping the beam in 1:23.4 but that surge ended quickly.

Catch Me Conrad appeared done at that point which sent Lying In Cash three wide as Catch Me Conrad slid back to the pylons. Southwind Amazon followed the three wide move. As they turned for home Commander Bob got passed by a resurgent Catch Me Conrad who took the lightning lane path to victory, holding off a surging Southwind Amazon in the final eighth of a mile.

It was Catch Me Conrad’s 49th career win as Southwind Amazon settled for second and Commander Bob faded to third. Catch Me Conrad is owned and trained by Greg Cook.

CATCH ME CONRAD REPLAY

Driver Justin Irvine had a driving triple on the night, while Kim Pluta and David Lake had doubles. Trainers Gerald Malady and Jerry Toska had doubles on the card as well.  

Racing at The Ville resumes Friday (Aug 4) at 7 p.m. Friday night is dollar night featuring $1 live programs, $1 pop and popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer and hamburger and cheeseburger specials. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night until Sept. 30 with a 7 p.m. post time. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248.924.2073.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Ken Terpenning, for Northville Downs