54-1 shocker at Flamboro

Journeyman harness racing gelding Julio Lauxmont stunned bettors on Thursday (May 19) at Flamboro Downs as he closed from sixth at three-quarters to win at 54-1.

Jason Ryan took the longshot son of Arts Card Trick back to seventh from post six and held position at the pylons through :27.4 and :56.3 opening fractions. The reinsman shifted the gelding third-over on the backstretch and stacked him three-high behind Risin Horizon (J. Bradley Harris) to get around the parked-out but advancing P L Idaho (Mark Goddard).

P L Idaho dispatched leader On Cruise Control (Nick Boyd) after a long first-up road as they entered the stretch. Risin Horizon continued to close, but Julio Lauxmont flew fastest of all and passed three rivals late to score in 1:57.1.

P L Idaho held second in a brave effort. Global Supremacy (Paul Mackenzie) split foes late and reached up for third. The winner returned $111.50.

It was Julio Lauxmont’s 21st trip to the winner’s circle in 230 career starts. He has earned $138,235 total. Jason Mitchell of Severn owns and trains the gelding.

Scott Coulter dominated the evening among drivers with four wins.

Flamboro Downs returns on Saturday, May 21 with an 11-race card featuring the first Prospect Series events of the season. First post is at 6:35 p.m. EDT.

For full race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink