Aussie-bred shocks in Yonkers Preferred

Imprincessgemma A led a longshot trifecta of Down Under harness racing imports as she captured the $40,000 Yonkers Raceway Fillies and Mares Preferred at 58-1 in career-best time on Thursday.

The daughter of Village Jolt streaked away from post eight for reinsman Jordan Stratton but was forced to take the three-hole as she went wide into the first turn. She held position as leader Warrawee Ubeaut (George Brennan) laid down :26.3 and :54.2 opening splits and rolled out of third as the field of eight began its final backstretch trip.

Imprincessgemma A gained gradually into a 1:21.3 three-quarters and left behind the flat leader as they swung into the lane. Four horses vied for second behind her, but Imprincessgemma A was clear, and she crossed the finish line in 1:51.1 ahead by a length and three quarters.

Dbldelitebrigade N (Jim Marohn Jr.) reached up for second over Jive Dancing A (Daniel Dube), who finished third in a photo. The winner paid $119, and the all-Down Under-bred trifecta returned $3,081.50.

IMPRINCESSGEMMA A REPLAY

Imprincessgemma A, a seven-year-old mare, moved to the United States in August 2019 and has since made 48 starts. She’s won 15 times since shipping in for a lifetime record of 26-for-74 and career earnings of $387,175. Mike Terpolilli trains her for Wish Me Luck Stables LLC of Gap and Rahda Adventures LLC of Applecreek.

Yonkers Raceway ends its week of action with a 12-race card on Friday, Aug. 27 highlighted by a $45,000 Open Handicap Trot. First post is set for 7:15 p.m. EDT.

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by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink