Columbus, MN – The featured event on the Sunday afternoon Harness Racing program at Running Aces was the $13,800 Minnesota-Sired sophomore "A" trot with a talented field of seven going into battle.
Al Mar Why Not (Tim Maier) was fastest off of the gate and had the early lead as they registered a first quarter of :29.3 before Teachmehowtotory (Nick Roland) took control near the 3/8 mark. Driver Rick Magee launched Hearduwhispermynam towards the front near the half mile mark (1:00.3) and quickly cleared to the lead as they headed down the backside.
Once on the lead, Hearduwhispermynam was immediately pressured by Susie's Sister (Brady Jenson) and those two continued to battle all the way into deep stretch, where Hearduwhispermynam ($3.80) was able to battle back and regain control for a solid one length score in 1:57.1 over Susie's Sister and SB Madam Secretary (Darrell Wright).
The winner is a gelded son of Braggart, owned and trained by his breeder Jenni King. He now has five wins in eleven starts this year.
Double My Decker (Dean Magee, $3.20) posted a very sharp three length tally in the $9,200 sophomore "B" trot in 2:00.1 for a new career mark. Bekkum's Black Rose (Nick Roland) was home second, and Al Mar Lovie Dovie (Rick Magee) was third. The winner is a filly by Braggart, owned by Jesse, Ben and Eric De Long and trained by Justin Anfinson.
Glitter N Ginger (Braxten Boyd, $3.40) posted her third straight win with another dominating performance in a $3,800 claiming-conditioned pace. The 1-3/4 length score was her third win in her last four starts for owner Brett Boyd Racing and trainer Gene Miller.
Drivers Nick Roland and Lemoyne "Mooney" Svendsen led the Sunday program with two winners each.
Live Racing returns to Running Aces on Tuesday, September 15, with first post at 1:00 pm (CDT) and will feature a $9,011.66 carryover in the 20 cent Pick-5 Jackpot wager.
By Darin Gagné, for Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack