Torrid Saint, a Victorian bred son of Shadow Play, earned a new speed badge of 1:50.2 when he led throughout in the $25,000 Open Handicap at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (August 27). It was his 23rd lifetime success and pushed his harness racing earnings over the $450,000 plateau.
TORRID SAINT REPLAY
The American Ideal gelding Carabao, who was bred by Perth enthusiast Bryan Cousins, became the latest Australian pacer to enter the 1:50 list in North America when he clocked a sharp 1:48.4 winning the $17,000 featured pace at Pocono Downs on Tuesday. He has now won four of his last six starts.
Another ex-Western Australian, Infinite Symbol (by Indomitable Saab), led and held off a slew of challengers to capture the $11,500 feature in 1:52.4 at The Meadows on Wednesday (August 28). She has now earned $288,192.
Chimichurri, a New Zealand bred son of Bettor’s Delight, hoisted a fresh lifetime mark of 1:50.2 when he led from wire-to-wire from the outside No. 8 gate win the $24,000 feature at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (August 31). He now has 14 wins from 40 career starts and earnings of $US146,187.
Meanwhile, Shoobee Doo (by Shoobee’s Place) led and maintained a solid tempo throughout before winning by untested by 6-3/4 lengths in 1:49.4 in a $12,000 race at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (September 1). The gelding boasts more than $520,000 in stake earnings.
Monday, August 26
Harrington Raceway, Delaware
Sharkine NZ (Shadyshark Hanover) 1:53.2 – $11,500
Plainridge Park, Massachusetts
I Spy NZ (He’s Watching) 1:53.2 – $10,500
Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania
Global Domination NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:52.2 – $8,000
Yonkers Raceway, New York
American Dealer NZ (American Ideal) 1:51.8 – $24,000
Euphoria NZ (American Ideal) 1:52.8 – $15,000
San Domino (Somebeachsomewhere) 1:53.2 – $18,000
Tuesday, August 27
Harrington Raceway, Delaware
My Kiwi Lady NZ (Art Major) 1:54.4 – $13,000
Some Waratah (Somebeachsomewhere) 1:55 – $7,500
Hundie NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:55 – $5,500
Hoosier Park, Indiana
Rosarito Beach NZ (Downbytheseaside) 1:53.2 – $5,700
Monticello Raceway, New York
Our Perseus NZ (Alta Christiano) 1:54 – $7,100
Provocative Prince NZ (Grinfromeartoear) 1:54.4 – $6,600
Gotta Go Milking (Gotta Go Cullect) 1:55.4 – $8,800
Plainridge Park, Massachusetts
Torrid Saint (Shadow Play) 1:50.2 – $25,000
All U Need Is Faith NZ (Art Major) 1:51.6 – $20,000
General Montana NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:52.4 – $13,500
Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania
Carabao (American Ideal) 1:48.4 – $17,000
Mach’s Legacy (Mach Three) 1:51.6 – $8,500
Ooga Chaka NZ (Downbytheseaside) 1:51.8 – $14,000
Georgie Martin NZ (Stunin Cullen) 1:52 – $7,000
Scioto Downs, Ohio
The Bus (Art Major) 1:52.2 – $5,500
Yonkers Raceway, New York
Callmequeenbee (Shadow Play) 1:51.6 – $22,000
My Ultimate Byron (Somebeachsomewhere) 1:52 – $24,000
Jive Dancing (Rock N Roll Heaven) 1:53.2 – $22,000
Wednesday, August 28
Ocean Downs, Maryland
Team Kiwi NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:54.8 – $6,000
Scioto Downs, Ohio
Let It Ride NZ (Rock N Roll Heaven) 1:50.6 – $9,000
Goldies A Delight (Bettor’s Delight) 1:52.4 – $8,000
The Meadows, Pennsylvania
Miss Auckland NZ (Auckland Reactor) 1:51.8 – $7,800
Infinite Symbol (Indomitable Saab) 1:52.4 – $11,500
Beyond Words NZ (Art Major) 1:52.8 – $8,200
Amelia’s Courage (Courage Under Fire) 1:54.2 – $7,000
Thursday, August 29
Harrah’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Aussie Scooter (Mach Three) 1:52.6 – $6,000
Ocean Downs, Maryland
Kotare Yael NZ (Mach Three) 1:58.6 – $4,500
Plainridge Park, Massachusetts
Enhance Your Calm NZ (Majestic Son) Tr 1:56.2 – $14,000
Yonkers Raceway, New York
Braeview Bondi (Somebeachsomewhere) 1:52.2 – $15,000
Friday, August 30
Batavia Downs, New York
Persimmon (Courage Under Fire) 1:54.6 – $7,000
Hoosier Park, Indiana
Bundoran NZ (Lincoln Royal) 1:49.2 – $15,200
Pocket Of Terror (Western Terror) 1:50.6 – $11,800
Howard Hughes NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:51 – $13,700
Yonkers Raceway, New York
Elektra (Four Starzzz Shark) 1:51.6 – $24,000
Doug’s Babe (Western Terror) 1:52.2 – $39,000
Lucky Artist (Artistic Fella) 1:53.4 – $21,000
Saturday, August 31
Batavia Downs, New York
Mach Le More (Mach Three) 1:54.4 – $10,000
Freehold Raceway, New Jersey
Clayton’s Bettor NZ (Betterthancheddar) 1:56.8 – $4,100
Waves Of Fire (Courage Under Fire) 2:00.4 – $4,000
Meadowlands, New Jersey
Chimichurri NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:50.2 – $24,000
Muscle Factory (Roll With Joe) 1:52.8 – $11,500
Raptor’s Flight NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:53 – $8,000
Yaya’s Hot Spot NZ (Jereme’s Jet) 1:54.2 – $11,500
Saratoga Raceway, New York
Black Edition NZ (Bettor’s Delight) 1:54.2 – $10,500
Major Pocket (Art Major) 1:55.2 – $9,000
Scioto Downs, Ohio
Crunch Time (Somebeachsomewhere) 1:51.2 – $13,000
Artatac (Art Major) 1:51.4 – $25,000
Stars Align (Art Major) 1:51.6 – $12,000
Captain Dolmio NZ (Grinfromeartoear) 1:53.4 – $9,000
The Meadows, Pennsylvania
Kilowatt Kid NZ (American Ideal) 1:52.6 – $12,000
Tioga Downs, New York
Forgot The Wallet (Heston Blue Chip) 1:51.8 – $10,000
Yonkers Raceway, New York
Mister Donald (Falcon Seelster) 1:52.8 – $18,000
Kairaki Confidential NZ (Art Major) 1:54.6 – $18,000
Sunday, September 1
Harrah’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shoobee Dee (Shoobee’s Place) 1:49.4 – $12,000
Nota Replica (Courage Under Fire) 1:52.2 – $11,000
Northfield Park, Ohio
Kashed Up (For A Reason) 1:52.4 – $14,000
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by Peter Wharton, for Harnesslink