Gentry Seelster back on top at Northside

A month removed from his last top-level victory, Gentry Seelster (Mach Three) returned to the winner’s circle after taking the Winners-Over at Northside Downs on Saturday (Jul. 16).

Red Rum She Wrote (Angus Bates) stepped to an early lead before Gentry Seelster muscled by her at the quarter in :27.4. The new leader then faced pressure from Mando Fun (Adam Lynk) on the trip to the half in :57.4 and shrugged off that rival just past three-quarters in 1:27.4.

Pezzarello urged Gentry Seelster around the final turn and got the stallion home in 1:58 ahead of the closing Runaway Mystery (Harold Leblanc Jr.), who nipped Red Rum She Wrote for place.

The winner paid $4.10.

GENTRY SEELSTER REPLAY

Gentry Seeslter has competed at Northside Downs for the past two seasons after racing in Ontario at two and three. Co-owner Robert Macneil trains him. He shares ownership with Joseph MacNeil of Ingonish and Bernard Macneil of Miscouche. The horse has won 12 of his 48 career starts and has earned $42,344.

Greg Sparling led the day among drivers with three wins.

Northside Downs holds racing next on Saturday, Jul. 23.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink