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RELEASE: MassiveSpeed gets new mark in seventh Maine triumph
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CUTLINE: (1). MassiveSpeed grabs his seventh consecutive victory in Maine. (Hollianne Niles photo)
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Massive Speed getsnew mark in seventh Maine triumph
August 15, 2025, byChris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
(Hollianne Niles photos)
SKOWHEGAN,ME – UndefeatedMaine Sire Stakes star Massive Speed grabbed another victory in his $17,000-plusdivision for 3-year-old pacing colts and gelding at the Skowhegan State Fair onThursday (Aug. 14), while also granting himself a new time badge in theprocess.
In the first $17,437 early,non-wagering split for sophomore pacers Maine’s winningest pacer took mattersinto his own hands and jetted to the lead in a snappy :29.2. From that point the regional star’s regulardriver Aaron Hall had Keenan Star (Heath Campbell) close behind with GraciesTough Guy (Dave Ingraham) racing third through the :59.1 midway marker.
Andy Harrington tipped Cheatin Fatefirst over as the field reached the third station in 1:29 and attempted to testthe pacesetter around the final turn. That challenge turned out to be short lived as Massive Speed switchedinto high gear and scampered home in :28.3 to score in a new lifetime best1:57.3.
The son of Dude’s The Man scored by2-3/4 lengths for trainer Marc Tardif and owner Leighton Property. Bred in Maine by Laurie Harding, it wasMassive Speed’s seventh consecutive victory.
Cheatin Fate finished second; KeenanStar held on for third.
In the second $17,437, which washeld on the regular program, trainer Marc Tardif completed a sweep of theglamour boys division.
Driver Andy Harrington placed Dawn TwoDark on the front end and never looked back. The 3-year-old son of Deuce Seelster was very much in command throughthe entire mile, posting opening fractions of :30.1 and 1:01, with This DudesPerfect (Heath Campbell) sitting in the two hole.
A three horse outer flow developedwhile the field headed into the 1:30.2 third panel with Ridgecrest Dan (JohnNason) first over, followed by No Guts No Glory second up for driver AaronHall.
Despite the would-be spoilers, itwas all Dawn Two Dark who put out the lights on the rest of his pursuers andprevailed by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:59.
Owned and trained by Marc Tardif, itwas his second seasonal victory, returning $9.60. Dawn Two Dark was bred in Maine by Gary andKristina Hall.
Wagering favorite Ridgecrest Danfinished second; This Dudes Perfect was third.
The Maine Sire Stakes winds down at Skowheganwith the 2-year-old filly pacers on Saturday (Aug. 16).
For more information about the MaineStandardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page@MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their website: www.mainesirestakes.com
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<<< forImmediate Release >>>
CUTLINE: (1). MassiveSpeed grabs his seventh consecutive victory in Maine. (Hollianne Niles photo)
<<<<<<<<<<<<<-------------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Massive Speed getsnew mark in seventh Maine triumph
August 15, 2025, byChris Tully, for the Maine Sire Stakes
(Hollianne Niles photos)
SKOWHEGAN,ME – UndefeatedMaine Sire Stakes star Massive Speed grabbed another victory in his $17,000-plusdivision for 3-year-old pacing colts and gelding at the Skowhegan State Fair onThursday (Aug. 14), while also granting himself a new time badge in theprocess.
In the first $17,437 early,non-wagering split for sophomore pacers Maine’s winningest pacer took mattersinto his own hands and jetted to the lead in a snappy :29.2. From that point the regional star’s regulardriver Aaron Hall had Keenan Star (Heath Campbell) close behind with GraciesTough Guy (Dave Ingraham) racing third through the :59.1 midway marker.
Andy Harrington tipped Cheatin Fatefirst over as the field reached the third station in 1:29 and attempted to testthe pacesetter around the final turn. That challenge turned out to be short lived as Massive Speed switchedinto high gear and scampered home in :28.3 to score in a new lifetime best1:57.3.
The son of Dude’s The Man scored by2-3/4 lengths for trainer Marc Tardif and owner Leighton Property. Bred in Maine by Laurie Harding, it wasMassive Speed’s seventh consecutive victory.
Cheatin Fate finished second; KeenanStar held on for third.
In the second $17,437, which washeld on the regular program, trainer Marc Tardif completed a sweep of theglamour boys division.
Driver Andy Harrington placed Dawn TwoDark on the front end and never looked back. The 3-year-old son of Deuce Seelster was very much in command throughthe entire mile, posting opening fractions of :30.1 and 1:01, with This DudesPerfect (Heath Campbell) sitting in the two hole.
A three horse outer flow developedwhile the field headed into the 1:30.2 third panel with Ridgecrest Dan (JohnNason) first over, followed by No Guts No Glory second up for driver AaronHall.
Despite the would-be spoilers, itwas all Dawn Two Dark who put out the lights on the rest of his pursuers andprevailed by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:59.
Owned and trained by Marc Tardif, itwas his second seasonal victory, returning $9.60. Dawn Two Dark was bred in Maine by Gary andKristina Hall.
Wagering favorite Ridgecrest Danfinished second; This Dudes Perfect was third.
The Maine Sire Stakes winds down at Skowheganwith the 2-year-old filly pacers on Saturday (Aug. 16).
For more information about the MaineStandardbred Breeders Stakes, follow our facebook page@MaineBreedersAssociation, or go to their website: www.mainesirestakes.com
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Sincerely, Chris Tully Master of Business Administration (’12) Marketing Services for the Standardbred Industry TEXT or VOICE: 845.807.7538 Website: https://ChrisTullyTrot.com
