Scattolini is festive AHDC winner

Freehold, NJ—After starting the Christmas Season by donating $5,000 to the Harness Racing Hall of Fame last week, the American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) contested their Christmas race on Saturday 12/24, Christmas Eve.

And in the spirit of the season, Campbellini (Cantab Hall) with Dante Scattolini at the reins took up the part of Rudolf the red nosed reindeer and fired their way to the head of the pack as the race began. After clearing King Cast (Jim King Solomon) at the quarter pole, there was no looking back and the fleet footed gelding lead the pack of horses the entire mile winning by a length and a quarter.

Masster Blue (Anthony Verruso) made a first over move up the back side, but no one could get close to the leader. Allindotime(Joe Lee) surged up for the place spot in the lane by nosing out Masster Blue.

Campbellini, an 8-year-old gelding, is owned by Dante Scattolini and trained by Bryson Dunning. The gelding was sent off as the betting favorite, so the majority of backers should have had some money to spend on gifts. He returned $4.40 for the win.

CAMPBELLINI REPLAY

The AHDC will be racing next Saturday, New Year’s Eve 12/31, so come help ring in the New Year and see some exciting action.

For full race results, click here.

by Tony Verruso, for the AHDC