Ferrari prevails in action-packed GLADA Trot

Northfield, Ohio…September 25, 2023…Harness racing’s Great Lakes Amateur Driving Series continued at Northfield Park on Sunday, September 24, and, after an equine war of sorts the last half mile, Larry Ferrari, driving Golden Genes (Big Stick Lindy), held off a spirited Another Breath, with Floyd Rhodas handling the lines, by a half length.

Admiral Allstar, with Edward Miller in the sulky finished third just a length away while Brigotto and Henry Beachy teamed up for fourth. Fly Like Jesse, driven by Lauren Harmon, picked up the nickel in the field of seven.

With a purse of $10,000 looming, Ferrari sent Golden Genes right to the front from the five post and took charge early and guided his charge to an opening quarter in :29,3.

A second quarter breather possibility went up in smoke as Another Breath came to challenge and these two were just a neck apart halfway through the mile in :59.3.

Ferrari stepped on the gas pedal on the backside in an attempt to put a bit of daylight between the two and, at the third station in 1:28.3, had a bit more than a length lead but, turning for home, the pesky Another Breath wouldn’t go away but Ferrari urged his charge home and took the top spot by that slim half-length margin in 1:58.4.

GOLDEN GENES REPLAY

For Golden Genes, it was win number four in 20 starts this year and sent his seasonal earnings to $25,923 and $138,264 lifetime.

Jimmy Smith trains Golden Genes for owner Kiesha Ferrari with the winner returning $5.00 to his many faithful.

For Larry Ferrari, it was his 378th career victory and his 6-5-6 scorecard this semester in 36 starts has his batting average just a “nose” below .300.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by John Berry, for GLADA