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Monti, Greene and Kellogg take top tilts at Plainridge
By Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
(Photos courtesy of Tom Melanson)
Plainville, MA—The team of driver Drew Monti, trainer Jackie Kellogg and owner Wayne Kellogg teamed up to win the pair of featured paces at Plainridge Park on Thursday (June 19) afternoon and both victories included lifetime best clockings.
In the $25,000 Open Handicap pace, Monti put Unrivaled Hanover on the point in a fast :26 split before Natameri (Nick Graffam) grabbed the lead in front of the stands. But Unrivaled Hanover was right back out and rolling, taking control of the race back before the :54.3 half. From there positions stayed mostly the same as they made their way up the backside where Grey Horizon (Mitchell Cushing) made a bid before the final turn. But heading into the stretch, it was Unrivaled Hanover who held off a very tough Natameri all the way to the wire where he won by a length in 1:50.2, which was a new career best.
It was the sixth win of the year for Unrivaled Hanover who returned $10.80 for the win.
Earlier in the card in the $19,000 upper-level conditioned pace, Monti and Virtual Horizon traded leads with Instant Replay (Kevin Switzer Jr.) before settling on the point for good past the :26.3 quarter. From there, Virtual Horizon led by two to the half in :54.3 and three-quarters in 1:22.4. Coming off the last turn and heading for home the horses started bunching, but Virtual Horizon finished strong to win by two lengths over the late-closing Naturally Gifted A (Aaron Byron) and Instant Replay in a career-best tying 1:51.
It was the second win in a row for Virtual Horizon who paid $5.60).
Driver Bruce Ranger had the hat trick in the bike while trainers Randy Bickmore and Jackie Greene each scored two wins apiece during the afternoon.
Live racing will resume at Plainridge Park on Friday (June 20) at 4 p.m.
Looking forward to next week, Tuesday’s (June 24) card of racing has been cancelled due to the forecast high heat index. However Monday’s (June 23) races are scheduled to go off as normal at 4 p.m.
Free full past performance programs and race replays for all live racing days at Plainridge Park can be found at plainridgeparkcasino.com.
By Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
(Photos courtesy of Tom Melanson)
Plainville, MA—The team of driver Drew Monti, trainer Jackie Kellogg and owner Wayne Kellogg teamed up to win the pair of featured paces at Plainridge Park on Thursday (June 19) afternoon and both victories included lifetime best clockings.
In the $25,000 Open Handicap pace, Monti put Unrivaled Hanover on the point in a fast :26 split before Natameri (Nick Graffam) grabbed the lead in front of the stands. But Unrivaled Hanover was right back out and rolling, taking control of the race back before the :54.3 half. From there positions stayed mostly the same as they made their way up the backside where Grey Horizon (Mitchell Cushing) made a bid before the final turn. But heading into the stretch, it was Unrivaled Hanover who held off a very tough Natameri all the way to the wire where he won by a length in 1:50.2, which was a new career best.
It was the sixth win of the year for Unrivaled Hanover who returned $10.80 for the win.
Earlier in the card in the $19,000 upper-level conditioned pace, Monti and Virtual Horizon traded leads with Instant Replay (Kevin Switzer Jr.) before settling on the point for good past the :26.3 quarter. From there, Virtual Horizon led by two to the half in :54.3 and three-quarters in 1:22.4. Coming off the last turn and heading for home the horses started bunching, but Virtual Horizon finished strong to win by two lengths over the late-closing Naturally Gifted A (Aaron Byron) and Instant Replay in a career-best tying 1:51.
It was the second win in a row for Virtual Horizon who paid $5.60).
Driver Bruce Ranger had the hat trick in the bike while trainers Randy Bickmore and Jackie Greene each scored two wins apiece during the afternoon.
Live racing will resume at Plainridge Park on Friday (June 20) at 4 p.m.
Looking forward to next week, Tuesday’s (June 24) card of racing has been cancelled due to the forecast high heat index. However Monday’s (June 23) races are scheduled to go off as normal at 4 p.m.
Free full past performance programs and race replays for all live racing days at Plainridge Park can be found at plainridgeparkcasino.com.
