Hugh Hefner (N) has returned, not from beyond

YONKERS, NY, Monday, October 2, 2017- Apparently, one curtain call for the dearly departed wasn't enough. Hugh Hefner-or, more specifically, his New Zealand-bred harness racing namesake with the 'N' designation-is back to try it again.

Hugh Hefner N, who made 'posthumous' headlines a week ago by winning the night after his human counterpart's passing, goes for a duplicate Yonkers Raceway performance Friday night (Oct. 6th).

'Hef' draw the pylons in the $20,000, first-race pace as he moves up the claiming ladder from $20,000 to $25,000. Jason Bartlett is again scheduled to drive for owner Keith Motusesky and trainer Doug Dilloian Jr.

Hugh Hefner N is a 9-year-old Down Under Falcon Seelster gelding (feel free to insert own punchline) who has three wins in 20 seasonal starts.

Frank Drucker