M-M’s Dream a powerhouse in Miss Versatility

Favored M-M’s Dream (Swan For All), parked most of the mile, was too good for her harness racing rivals as she powered her way to victory in the $90,000 Miss Versatility at Delaware County Fair on Thursday afternoon (Sept. 21st).

In winning for the 25th time in 31 starts, M-M’s Dream was forced to do it the hard way after getting out left by a couple of rivals, and she was full value for the 1:52.4 score.

Eternal Lee (Andrew McCarthy) shot straight to the front at the start with Ghostintheshell S (Peter Wrenn) landing in the pocket. M-M’s dream floated out but got circled on the first turn by Raised By Lindy (Yannick Gingras) who was intent on making front.

That left M-M’s Dream sitting third as the opening quarter was reached in 27.1, a spot that driver Dave Miller would soon ask his mare to vacate. Gingras kept his foot on the gas heading to the half which was trotted in 55.2 leaving M-M’s Dream parked but methodically advancing.

Heading to the three-quarter pole, Warawee Xenia (Tim Tetrick) grabbed M-M’s Dream’s cover and looked dangerous. Miller would get his mare to start to edge past the leader with Warrawee Xenia also advancing.

M-M’s Dream, despite getting the toughest trip, held her rivals safe for a one-length win. Adare Castle (James Macdonald) came on late for second and Warrawee Xenia held third. The winner returned $2.80 as the favorite.

M-M’S DREAM REPLAY

M-M’s Dream was taking her seventh win in in 10 starts this year for owners Eleven Star Stables of Indiana and Frank Baldachino of New Jersey and Hillside Stables of Ohio. She has now earned more than $1.45 million.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Garnet Barnsdale, for Harnesslink