Diamond Head delivers gem of a performance

Diamond Head (Somebeachsomewhere) was feeling his oats for sure at Monticello Raceway Tuesday (March 21) as the six-year-old harness racing stallion wired the field in winning the Open II Pace.

Starting from post two in the 4^th race feature, driver Justin Huckabone sent Diamond Head right to the early lead with Nui Ba Den N (Bruce Aldrick, Jr.) sitting the pocket trip as they went by the opening quarter mile in :27.4.

As Diamond Head led the field past the half mile marker in :56.4, moving first-over was the race favorite, Sauvignon Bluechip (Joe Chindano, Jr.) with Trevor’s Ace (Brandon Parker) following second-over.

Going down the backstretch, Diamond Head was being challenged by Sauvignon Bluechip on the outside at the three-quarters in 1:25.1.

On the final turn it seemed that Diamond Head found another gear and started to pull away from the field, going on to win by three open lengths in 1:54.2. Still Thirsty (Fern Paquet, Jr.) was second with Nu Ba Den N third.

DIAMOND HEAD REPLAY

It was Diamond Head’s second win this season for trainer Jon Berube and owner Matthew Dugan of New Hampshire. Diamond Head paid $32.00 to win.

For complete race results, click here.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink