Buffalo feature dominated by Shooting Brooke

HAMBURG, N.Y. — Shooting Brooke (Straight Shooting-Fox Valley Brooke)) was the dominant damsel in Buffalo Raceway’s $10,400 harness racing pace for the ladies on a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon (May 1) as she posted a convincing 4-1/4 length win over Manasquan Beach in a seasonal best 1:54.2.

Sent off as the favorite from the rail, Shooting Brooke (Joseph Chindano Jr.) relinquished the early lead to Miss Rockadali (Jim Morrill Jr.) but wasted little time in retaking the top. Rolling through splits of 28.2, :57.0 and 1:25.2, Shooting Brooke enjoyed a four-length advantage turning for home.

There weren’t any anxious moments down the stretch as Shooting Brooke showed she was the best with a :29.0 last panel which allowed her to stroll away to the easy win. Manasquan Beach (Kyle Swift) rallied to collect the place position with Miss Rockadali holding on for third.

Owned and trained by Maggie Chindano, it was the third victory in six attempts for the six-year-old Shooting Brooke. She has now put $17,280 in the bankroll this season and $122,450 lifetime. She paid $4.20 to win.

It was a good afternoon for 18-year-old driver Kyle Swift as he picked up a driving triple as did Chindano Jr. Morrill Jr. and David McNeight III each had two scores in the sulky. Maggie Chindano completed the afternoon with two training victories.

Racing returns on Friday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with a 10-race card set. Also, Buffalo Raceway’s post time for the live 10-race program on Saturday afternoon will be at 2:30 p.m. instead of the usual 6:00 p.m. start in order for the track to accommodate the festivities for running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky.

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by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway