Chapter Seven 2YOs dominate NYSS

Saratoga Raceway played host Monday (June 20) to two harness racing divisions of the $156,000 New York Sire Stakes for two-year-old trotting fillies and both divisions were won by daughters of Chapter Seven, both were driven by Brian Sears and both were trained by Marcus Melander.

In the 5^th race for a purse of $78,700 it was Canterbury Hanover and driver Brian Sears trading leads with J Wow (Crazy Wow) and driver Jim Marohn, Jr. through the opening quarter mile in :29.

With J Wow taking command after the first quarter, it was Canterbury Hanover’s turn to take over control, as she came first-over and cleared after the half mile in :59.3.

With no one really able to challenge the leaders, Canterbury Hanover tripped the three-quarters in 1:29.4 and then proceeded to pull away from the field to win by three and one-half lengths in 1:59. J Wow was second with All The Rage (E L Titan) third.

CANTERBURY HANOVER REPLAY

It was the first pari-mutuel start for Canterbury Hanover. She is owned by Holly Lane Stud East of Florida and paid $3.90 to win as the wagering favorite.

In the 7^th race $77,300 second NYSS division, it was Kayleigh S and Sears who left right out of the gate (post 4) and opened up on the field to the first quarter in :29.3.

With Bourbon On Ice (Chapter Seven) and driver John Stark, Jr. sitting in second, Kayleigh S led to the half mile in 1:00.1 and then Gigi Hanover (Chapter Seven) came first-over over and gave live outside cover to U Gurl (E L Titan) and driver Jordan Stratton to the three-quarters in 1:31.

At the top of the stretch, Kayleigh A still held the field at bay and crossed the finish wire up by one and one-quarter lengths in 2:00.4. U Gurl was third placed second with Gigi Hanover fourth placed third. Bourbon On Ice was second but placed fourth by the judges.

KAYLEIGH A REPLAY

It was again the first pari-mutuel start for Kayleigh S. She is owned by Courant, Inc. of Florida and paid $5.80 to win.

For complete race results, click here.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink