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East Rutherford, NJ – There were no changes in the Week 4 edition of Dave Little’s “Road to The Meadowlands Pace” top 10 poll, but next week there figures to be, with seven of the harness racing horses scheduled to be in action this weekend.
ROAD TO THE MEADOWLANDS PACE
Week 4 (of 10) – Thursday, May 26
| Rank | Horse
(Earnings – Mark) |
Driver, Trainer
Owner(s) |
Dave Little’s (and trainer’s) Comments |
| 1 |
Hammering Hank($283,218 – 1:51.1)
|
D. Dunn, B. Pelling3 Brothers Stables,Pelling Racing LLC, Rojan Stables
|
Maintains the top spot off a second in his first charted line of the year. Pelling: “He’s doing tremendous, but I’ve decided that I am not qualifying him this week. I looked at the schedule and there aren’t a lot of racing opportunities [for 3-year-olds], so I’ll qualify him next week. I have confidence leading up [to The Pace] that we’ll find a place to race.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-History Repeats Last Race: 5/17/2022 – Phl – Qualifier – 2nd (1:56) |
2 |
Early Action($442,817 – 1:49.4) |
B. Sears, J. HollowayVal D’Or Farms, Ted Gewertz |
Early Action is still recovering from an entrapped epiglottis, but he’s getting closer to a return. Holloway: “He is jogging, feels great and will be training for the first time on Friday [May 27].”
Breeding: Huntsville-Fashion Katie Last Race: 5/6/2022 – M1 – Qualifier – 4th (1:52) |
3 |
I Did It Myway($140,258 – 1:50.3) |
T. Tetrick, T. AlagnaCountry Club Acres Inc.,Joe Sbrocco, Don Latore,Alagna And Fodera Racing |
Finished fourth in the wake of what was the fastest mile of the year in the sport. A record set by Primary Colors that stood for about 20 minutes. Alagna: “The times [of the races that night] were relative to the conditions. The horse was driven properly. [At this point in the season] I’d rather be a fast-closing fourth than a tired third. You are pointing forward. I’d like to go to the North America Cup with two or three starts. These days, these horses go so fast. They’re like Thoroughbreds, they don’t need the work they used to. He wasn’t going to get in at The Meadowlands, so we’ll go against older Sunday at Chester.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-Flyme To The Moon Last Race: 5/21/2022 – M1 – W5-NW8 – 4th (1:49.1) |
4 |
Greatest Ending($60,445 – 1:51.2) |
J. MacDonald, Dr. I. MooreReginald G. Petitpas |
Won the Saturday night opener at The ‘Hawk without a problem. Moore: “It was a good training mile for him, basically, that’s [1:51.2] all he had to go, but it would have been nice to have a bit more competition. Our next race is the [June 4] Somebeachsomewhere, then the North America Cup. We are right where we want to be.”Breeding: Somebeachsomewhere-Lady Be Great Last Race: 5/21/2022 – Wbsb – NW3 – 1st (1:51.3) |
5 |
Market Based($237,990 – 1:50.2) |
A. McCarthy, N. TakterChuck Pompey, Edwin J. Gold,H And M Taylor Stable |
Took last week off after a sharp score in the Poconos. Takter: “He had an easy week. He’ll race Monday in Sire Stakes at Pocono. He’s right on schedule. If he races well Monday, we’ll head for the North America Cup.”
Breeding: Sweet Lou-Economy Terror Last Race: 5/15/2022 – PcD – Pa All-Stars – 1st (1:50.2) |
6 |
Mad Max Hanover($154,155 – 1:50.3) |
T. Tetrick, J. LeamonMarvin J. Rounick |
After his Pa All-Stars victory, his season will continue in a few days. Leamon: “He had an easy week last week so we are ramping up for Monday [for the Sire Stakes at Pocono]. If all goes well, we are aiming for the North America Cup and The Pace. He’s feeling very good about himself.”
Breeding: Always B Miki-Mayhem Seelster Last Race: 5/15/2022 – PcD – Pa All Stars – 1st (1:50.3) |
7 |
Night Hawk($92,113 – 1:50) |
D. Miller, B. BrownAcadia Farms Inc., Joe Sbrocco,In The Gym Partners,Leeman Lombardo Stable |
Went wire to wire from post 7 at Pocono in a dominant performance two weeks ago. Brown: “We’re racing on Monday in The Poconos. I still don’t think we have seen the best of him. He’s actually coming out of the races better and better every time.”
Breeding: Betting Line-Night Music Last Race: 5/15/2022 – PcD – Pa All-Stars – 1st (1:50) |
8 |
Captain Cowboy($122,205 – 1:51.2) |
Y. Gingras, A. SvanstedtAke Svanstedt, Little E LLC,PCW Racing LLC |
Did well in his seasonal debut, finishing second to Night Hawk two weeks ago. Sarah Svanstedt: “He is doing well. We are going to race on Monday at Pocono. He came out of his last well. We also have the [July 1] Messenger [at Yonkers] on his schedule.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-Odds On Lassomyhrt Last Race: 5/15/2022 – PcD – Pa All-Stars – 2nd (1:50.1) |
9 |
Six Feet Apart($111,725 – 1:50.2) |
D. Miller, B. BrownMichael Dean Robinson,Robert A. Mondillo, David A. Meola,Rich Lombardo Racing LLC |
Makes his third start of the season on Monday in Sire Stakes action at Pocono. Brown: “They’re different [Night Hawk and Six Feet Apart]. Night Hawk has high speed and Six Feet Apart has to grind things away. I have no complaints with Six Feet Apart. He got nipped in his last start and I expect him to be even better this week.”
Breeding: Sweet Lou-Ideal Love Last Race: 5/15/2022 – PcD – Pa All Stars – 2nd (1:50.3) |
10 |
Caviart Camden($91,835 – 1:48.3)
|
Y. Gingras, T. AlagnaCaviart Farms |
Did well taking a non-winners of 5 at Philly. Alagna: “He was excellent. It wasn’t ideal, but I took him down to Chester. When I’m pointing for a race on a big track, I try to go on a big track.” Racing at Philly is easier, however. “I think anything you can leave in the tank will help in the long haul.” Scheduled to race next at Chester on June 1 against older.
Breeding: Huntsville-Caviart Christa Last Race: 5/22/2022 – Phl – NW5 – 1st (1:52.1) |
KEY PREP RACES
MEADOWLANDS PACE ELIGIBLES IN CAPS – Supplements are permitted per the conditions of the race
