Top down under pacer returns to the harness racing winners circle.
Down under pacer Stars Align A was seen winning in fine style on Sunday at Harrah’s Philadelphia Chester. The Art Major stallion and favourite for the race started from gate 5 with Simon Allard in the race bike. The pair found themselves in a beautiful trail behind the second favourite for the whole journey, except for in the stretch when Stars Align A was guided into clear air and set sail from the field to clock a comfortable victory in 1:50.3.
Jennifer Bongiorno is the current trainer of the winner of the $16,200 pace and has guided Stars Align A to many of his previous victory’s as well. Impressively the down under pacer has won well over $600,000 in stake earnings and while racing in New Zealand and Australia placed second in two Group 1 races. Before heading the America and clocking a lifetime mark of 1:48.0.
Monday 22nd November
Dover Downs DE
Mako Banner N – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $9,500
Alta Shelby N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $12,500
Hollywood Dayton Raceway OH
Quick Fun N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $7,500
Northfield Park OH
He Can Fly N – Time: 1:53.3, Stake: $12,200
Plainridge Park MA
Patanjali N – Time: 1:56.0, Stake: $8,500
Yonkers Raceway NY
Soho Leviathan A – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $29,000
Prince Mcardle N – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $31,000
Global Domination N – Time: 1:54.4, Stake: $24,000
Tuesday 23rd November
Monticello Raceway NY
Epaulette A – Time: 1:58.2, Stake: $6,600
Saratoga Harness NY
Shecouldbegood N – Time: 1:58.0, Stake: $7,000
The Meadows PA
Amelia’s Courage A – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $12,100
Sanna Cruza A – Time: 1:55.0, Stake: $5,400
Rollin With Holly A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $8,400
Wednesday 24th November
Dover Downs DE
Nikasa N – Time: 1:53.0, Stake: $16,000
Thursday 25th November
Flamboro Downs CA
Slate N – Time: 1:58.1, Stake: $4,600
Woodbine Mohawk Park CA
Rydgemont Son N – Time: 1:58.3, Stake: $17,000
Never Mind N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $17,000
Friday 26th November
Freehold Raceway NJ
Milady Denver A – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $12,000
- Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Dbldelitebrigade N, 3rd Anne Bonney N
Meadowlands NJ
Elrama N – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $15,000
Deedenuto A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $13,500
Northville Downs MI
Empire Earl N – Time: 1:58.4, Stake: $8,000
The Meadows PA
Dream Out Loud N – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $5,400
Saturday 27th November
Batavia Downs NY
Foo Fighter N – Time: 1:54.1, Stake: $13,500
Cumberland Raceway ME
Besidetheseaside A – Time: 2:00.3, Stake: $3,800
Freehold Raceway NJ
Dependlebury A – Time: 1:58.3, Stake: $4,900
Americanbootscoota A – Time: 1:57.2, Stake: $4,800
Prince Mcardle N – Time: 1:53.4, Stake: $12,000
Hollywood Dayton Raceway OH
Persistent Threat A – Time: 1:52.3, Stake: $13,500
Meadowlands NJ
Deltasun A – Time: 1:54.0, Stake: $22,000
Saying Grace N – Time: 1:51.1, Stake: $18,000
Revolver N – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $33,000
Northfield Park OH
Maczaffair N – Time: 1:55.3, Stake: $12,200
Woodbine Mohawk Park CA
Speedy Dominic A – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $34,000
Sunday 28th November
Harrah’s Philadelphia PA
Wardan Express A – Time: 1:52.1, Stake: $9,900
Shared Interest A – Time: 1:57.3, Stake: $9,900
Shes Pukka N – Time: 1:51.3, Stake: $16,200
- Down Under Trifecta – 2nd Callmequeenbee N, 3rd Eclipse Me N
Stars Align A – Time: 1:50.3, Stake: $16,200
Northfield Park OH
Executive Dash N – Time: 1:53.2, Stake: $15,500
Saratoga Harness NY
Macheasy A – Time: 1:54.2, Stake: $15,000
Itsonlyrocknroll A – Time: 1:55.2, Stake: $7,000
Rideau Carleton Raceway CA
Fcee N – Time: 1:56.1, Stake: $6,000
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by Carter Dalgety