$52,750 Keystone Classic won with power move early

WASHINGTON, PA, Sept. 27, 2023 — Tipsy Moni (International Moni-Seaside), the 4-5 favorite, made the decisive move at the quarter pole and jogged from there, easily capturing Wednesday’s $52.750 Keystone Classic for 3-year-old filly harness racing trotters at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows

Sheer Faith already was out and moving near the quarter when Ronnie Wrenn slipped Tipsy Moni off the cones from third to follow.

“I didn’t want to be shuffled to fourth, and I knew there were a couple other good fillies in there, so I didn’t want to get away too far back,” Wrenn said. “Leaving from post 2 really helped; the other favorites drew 8 and 9, and that really helped me get good early position.”

Once the filly made the point near the three-eighths, she faced no serious challengers and scored in 1:55.4. Over Board shot the Lightning Lane for second, 1-1/4 lengths back, while Sheer Faith saved show.

D.R. Ackerman, who owns and trains Tipsy Moni, said the filly has three races remaining this season: the Colonial, the Simpson and the Liberty Bell. As for any plans for next year, Ackerman said:

“We’re trying to get through this year,” he said. “We’ll figure that out later.”

TIPSY MONI REPLAY

Wrenn and Brady Brown each piloted three winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 14-race program features a $48,950 Keystone Classic for sophomore colt and gelding trotters. On the wagering front, the card offers a $555.95 carryover in the Pick 5 (race 10). First post is 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA