Little Rocket Man grinds his way to victory

Little Rocket Man (Rockin Image) once again showed his ability to grind it out first-over, this time in capturing the $25,500 Open Pace at Harrah’s Hoosier Park Friday (April 21).

The 10^th race feature, over a track labled good with a one second allowance, got underway with General Dolan (Trace Tetrick) taking the field to the opening quarter mile in :26.4.

With Yourwishisgranted (Ricky Macomber) sitting the two-hole trip, they raced single file with General Dolan leading past the half mile marker in :55.1.

Then in the backstretch, driver John De Long started up first-over from third place and came after General Dolan, getting up to second place on outside as they passed the three-quarters in 1:24.

By the top of the stretch, Little Rocket Man was just a head away from taking the lead from General Dolan. Little Rocket Man then took command coming down the stretch and went on to win by one and one-quarter lengths in 1:50.3. Yourwishisgranted came on for second place with General Dolan third.

LITTLE ROCKET MAN REPLAY

It was the fourth win in just six starts this year for Little Rocket Man. Sent off as the race favorite, returned $2.80 to win. The seven-year-old gelding is trained by Ken Rucker for owners Russell Beeman and Jack Freeman.

For complete race results, click here.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink