Shecandance N proves to be a great dance partner

Shecandance N (A Rocknroll Dance) had been razor sharp in $50,000 Claimers at Yonkers, a winner in four of her previous five starts.

A recent purchase for Maryland based owner Robert Cacamese, the eight-year-old mare did not disappoint in her local debut, winning the $12,000 Mares Open at Rosecroft Raceway in 1:53.1 on Tuesday (April 25). Control The Thong (John Wagner) was second while Sweet Sweet Connie (Justin Walters) was third.

SHECANDANCE N REPLAY

Johnathan Ahle won four races on the card, including the Open winner trained by Steve LeBlanc. That barn has won 12 of 25 races at the Spring meet.

There are six racing nights left in the meet. Johnathan Roberts who won twice on the Tuesday card, leads Ahle, 50-44 with Russell Foster a two-time winner on Tuesday’s card right behind at 43.

Those three drivers along with John Wagner have been in the top-3 in 42% or better with drivers who have 100 drives or more at the meet, with Roberts ITM at a whopping 50%.

Frank Milby also garnered two winners, while trainer John Urbanski won twice.

Maryland Sires Stakes action gets started with Aged Pacers and Trotters on Thursday night. On Tuesday night, Three-year old filly trotter, Goolishness (Googoo Gaagaa), won a $10,000 trot for Sires Stakes eligibles. Foster was in the bike for Breeder-Owner Tom Cooke and Trainer Roger Hans. Last year, the filly was on the board in all seven starts and won the $75,000 Championship leg at Ocean Downs.

GOOLISHNESS REPLAY

Wyatt Long and Netwon (Yogi) Sheridan took divisions of the Mid-Atlantic Amateur Drivers Club.

For complete race results, click here.

by Peter Medhurst, for Rosecroft Raceway