Sandis Commando L, Martins Millions capture Dayton features

Sandis Commando L (Break The Bank K, Hank Le Van, $4.40) and Martins Millions (Racing Hill, Tyler Smith, $23.40) won their respective $13,000 co-feature harness racing trot and pace at Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway on Tuesday (Oct. 3).

In the first division, Mikel Lou (Jason Beattie) took the early lead from the middle of the track. Longshot Blue Lane Express (Cameron McCown) moved to take the lead as they came around the first turn. From the outside, Sandis Commando L took the lead, leaving Blue Lane Express in second and Starflower (Bruce Sturgeon) in third as they passed the first quarter mile in :28.1.

As they passed the half mile in :57.2, Sandis Commando L led the way, with Blue Lane Express following in second.

Rodeo Hill (Tyler Smith) started to move toward the front from the outside, battling Blue Lane Express for second. Sandis Commando L had the lead by a length over Rodeo Hill in second, with Blue Lane Express following in third as they passed the three-quarter mile in 1:26.1.

Sandis Commando L crossed the wire in 1:55, seven lengths ahead of Blue Lane Express. Head Honcho Bo (Chris Page) finished in third.

SANDIS COMMANDO L REPLAY

Sandis Commando L is a 4-year-old mare trained by Hank Le Van and owned by Le Van Stables Inc, Rosemary Le Van, Megan Levan, and Max Perry.

In the second $13,000 feature of the evening, Trifecta (Jeff Nisonger) took the early lead from the outside, with Martins Millions following in second. Ea Buttermilk Bill (Trevor Smith) was racing in third as they passed the first-quarter mile in :27.1.

Trifecta was holding on to the lead, with Martins Millions in second. From the outside, Ea Buttermilk Bill started to make his way to the front, stealing second as they passed the half mile in :56.2.

As they passed the three-quarter mile in 1:23.1, Trifecta led the way, with Ea Buttermilk Bill and Martins Millions fighting for second.

At the top of the stretch, Martins Millions worked his way to the passing lane, stealing the lead and crossing the wire first in 1:52.2 by three-quarters of a length. In a photo finish, Trifecta came in second and He’s A Tomcat (Austin Hanners) finished in third.

MARTINS MILLIONS REPLAY

Martins Millions is a 3-year-old gelding trained by K. Dean Glispie and owned by Always Finish Second Stable.

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

by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink