GLADA trot to Greg Luther

Greenville, Ohio -A strong harness racing card was presented at the Darke County Fair in Greenville, Ohio on Thursday (Aug. 26) and among the events contested was a Great Lakes Amateur Drivers Association (GLADA) trot which was won by Greg Luther.

In his contest, after trailing to the half, Luther rallied Fanatic to a head victory in a 2:00.2 over SS Tys Aflyin who was driven by Jasmin Arnold.

Sent away as the 4-5 favorite Luther was content to sit back off the quick early pace set by Sultan Of Cash (Michelle Caldwell) who led the competition by the quarter in :29.3 and the half in :59.0.

But when the short 5-horse field approached the three quarters Luther had Fanatic out and winging and the two trotters were heads apart as they passed the third stanza in1:30.1.

When they straightened for home Fanatic opened up a length lead which was needed to rebuff a late charge by Ss Tys Aflyin who came out on the short end of the photo. Angels Ransom garnered the show dough for Randy Ehrhardt.

Fanatic, a 5 year old Cantab Hall gelding, is owned by Black Magic Racing and trained by Todd Luther. He paid $5.60 for win.

by John Manzi, for GLADA