New Zealand import wins debut in USA

Slip The Hundy N (Lincoln Royal) made his first harness racing start in the USA a winning one as he was able to lead from start to finish in capturing the $12,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at Freehold Raceway Saturday (Aug. 26) afternoon.

Driven by Newton “Yogi” Sheridan, Slip The Hundy N comes from New Zealand where he won his lone start of 2023 before being shipped to the USA for owner Michael Casalino, Jr.

Starting from post seven in the 9^th race feature, Slip The Hundy N was able to take the early lead away from Saranac Blue Chip (Austin Siegelman) at the opening quarter mile in :27.2.

The field then raced single file to the half mile in :56.3 before The Downtown Bus (James Foley) came first-over from fourth place and started working his way towards the front of the pack.

At the three-quarters in 1:25.1, Slip The Hundy N was still in command and held the field at bay down the stretch, winning by a half a length in 1:54.2 with Saranac Blue Chip second and JK’s On The Move (Vincent Ginsburg) third.

SLIP THE HUNDY N REPLAY

Now undefeated in two starts in two different continents, it was a lifetime mark for Slip The Hundy N. The six-year-old gelding is trained by Izzy Estrada and paid $3.20 to win as the wagering favorite.

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

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink