Trotters highlight Prancer Pop-Up Series 2nd leg

CUMBERLAND, ME – Trotters take center stage at Cumberland on Saturday (Dec. 13) with three $7,500 harness racing divisions of the Prancer Pop-up Series’ second leg of action.

Last week’s swiftest victor, Jax Spratt, who scampered home an easy winner in his division, draws the luck four hole in the opener.  Trained and driven by Aaron Hall, the 5-year-old son Devious Man has been made the 2-1 second choice on the morning line.

While Jax Spratt sports nine wins in 26 seasonal outings, he should get a good trip behind front-end-loving Sunny’s Rebel (9-5), who also has nine wins in 37 tries.  He leaves from pylon position with Kevin Switzer Jr. in the bike for trainer Benson Merrill.

Post time for the first race is 10:55 am.

The other two divisions, races five and seven, are led by Valyrian Steel (9-5, Switzer Jr.) and Foxy Trottin Stick (5-2, Switzer Jr.), respectively.

The Pick 5 starts with the third race; our Pick 4 highlights the sixth, and our High-Five Pentafecta in the finale—all with low 16% takeouts.

Racing continues on Sunday (Dec. 14) at First Tracks Cumberland with five $8,500 divisions of the Blitzen and Dasher Pop-up series for pacers filling the twelve race card.

In addition, the card originally scheduled for Friday (Dec. 12) will race in its entirety with the same race numbers, post positions and horses on Monday (Dec. 15).

Cumberland Raceway will continue with three days of harness racing each week (Fri-Sat-Sun) through Dec. 21, 2025.  Post time remains 10:55 am.

For more information go to our website: https://firsttrackscumberland.com/

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by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland