$280,000 MSS Finals held

The Ronald C. ‘Doc’ Banning Memorial for the trotting fillies went to post as an early non-wagering event. Driver Russell Foster sent You’ll ’Never Be Me (Cam’s Rocket) gate to post in the 2:03.4 mile for owner-trainer-breeder Richard Hans. Charlie’s Song (Charlie De Vie) took the place spot.

Race three on the card was the W. W. ‘Pete’ Shaw Memorial for the trotting colts and geldings. The first quarter was a battle to the lead with Hoofbeats De Vie (Charlie De Vie) finally taking the front from Tungsten Tim (Lockkeeper) in 30.1. The battle was over and Hoofbeats De Vie stopped the clock in 2:01.1 with Tungsten Tim holding the place position. Russell Foster was between the wheels for trainer Chris Lakata and owner-breeder Joie De Vie Farm.

Anthony’s All In (Rusty’s All In) with reinsman John Wagner in the bike had clear sailing in their wire to wire win when Rapid Pulse  in the two hole made a break at the ¾ pole scattering the field. Donny’s All In (Rusty’s All In) recovered quickly to finish second in the Hubert Jackson Memorial for pacing colts and geldings. Wagner is also the trainer for owner-breeder Pam Wagner. Time for the mile was 2:01.2.

The final stake race of the card and summer season was race 6 the Dale Massey Memorial for pacing fillies. Russel Foster picked up his third stakes win of the night steering Grey Rocket (Cam’s Rocket) first to the wire in 1:59.4 1 ½ lengths ahead of Predict The Future (Rusty’s All In). Grey Rocket is owned-trained and bred by Roger Hans.

Stakes action for the freshmen will continue in October at Rosecroft Raceway.

For full race results, click here.