Calabrese crushes in AHDC Trot

Freehold, NJ–After getting away softly from the four-hole with Allindotime (Andover Hall) John Calabrese followed cover to the half and then moved his trotter three deep up the backside and took command and cruised to an oh-so-easy six length harness racing triumph in 1:59 in the $9000 American Harness Drivers Club trot today at Freehold Raceway.

Sent off as the 4-5 favorite Allindotime paid $3.60 for the win.

When the starter turned the field loose Mark Schullstrom sent Inukchuk Chuck to the front and they had command by the quarter in :28.3 and still had a length lead  over a parked-out Foxy Trotin Stick  and driver Dave Offenberg when they zipped by the half in :58.4.  But when they headed for the three quarters Calabrese, who was traveling second over, went three deep  and took command and opened up a five length lead and cruised home a six-length winner.

Bob Hechkoff and Warrior Way followed Calabrese’s move and they trotted around the early leaders and rallied for a second place finish. Third place went to Dark Poole who was driven by Tony Beltrami.

ALLINDOTIME REPLAY

The race winner, a 7-year-old gelding, is owned by Alma Iafelice.

For complete race results, click here.

by John Manzi, for the AHRC