Dealin With Dewey gets slick front running victory

HAMBURG, N.Y. — When Dealin With Dewey (Wheeling And Dealin) is allowed to set the tempo, it’s not good news for the rest of the harness racing field. That was the case in Buffalo Raceway’s $16,000 Open Trot on Friday afternoon as Dealin With Dewey ($9.50) got to the lead and never looked back in topping Crazy Ritz by a length in 1:56.2 over the fast track.

In the sub-featured $15,000 Open I-II Handicapped Pace for the fillies and mares, Mary Kat ($10.60) once again was the ‘cat’s meow’ with a three-quarter length score over Rocknroll Shelli in a seasonal effort of 1:55.2.

Last time Dealin With Dewey was victorious was on June 13 at Buffalo Raceway when he bottomed out the field out of the seven post by four lengths in 1:56.2. This time around, it was almost an instant replay of that win.

Once again being assigned the seven hole, Dealin With Dewey (Brett MacDonald) had an early scuffle with Crazy Ritz before taking command before the opening quarter pole in :28.1.

From there, Dealin With Dewey cruised along through fractions of :57.3 and 1:27.2 but had Crazy Ritz and Valentine Express in hot pursuit. But down the lane, Crazy Ritz (James McNeight Jr.) and Valentine Express (Drew Monti) put subtle pressure on Dealin With Dewey but had to settle for second and third place respectively as their rallies fell short.

Owned by trainer Sara Baillargeon, Dealin With Dewey (Wheeling And Dealin-Rockin With Dewey) has now won six times in 16 attempts on the season, earning $49,796 in 2025 and $297,778 lifetime.

Mary Kat (David McNeight III) found the winner’s circle for the ninth time in 23 starts on the campaign with a front-running victory.

Able to pump out splits of :28.4, :58.0 and 1:26.2, Mary Kat ($10.60) was in total control down the lane as Rocknroll Shelli (Kyle Cummings) and Summer Slash (Ray Fisher Jr.) made belated rallies but couldn’t finish the job.

Owned by the Lucky Label Stable LLC and conditioned by Taylor Fritz, Mary Kat (Bettor’s Delight-Nanny Withafanny) has put $61,638 in the bank this year and pushed her career earnings to $357,766.

Monti continued his torrid streak with four more victories while Kevin Cummings , MacDonald and McNeight III each posting doubles.

Racing will return on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with a 13-race card set. There’s a $920 carryover in the Pick 5 which begins in the second race.

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by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway