Covered Bridge first all the way in Yonkers Open

Covered Bridge (American Ideal) overcame starting from the outside in post seven in capturing the $36,000 Open handicap harness racing pace at Yonkers Raceway on Monday (Sept. 25).

As the gate left, Covered Bridge (Jordan Stratton) took the lead from the outside, with Whats Stanley Got A (Matt Kakaley) rushing up to challenge. As they passed the quarter-mile in :27.2, Covered Bridge was racing in first, with Whats Stanley Got A following closely in second, and Moonshine Kisses (George Brennan) following in third. As they passed the stands for the first time, Covered Bridge had the lead by a length and a half over Whats Stanley Got A. They passed the half mile mark in :56.3.

They were in single file as they went up the back stretch for the second time. Covered Bridge led the way, with Moonshine Kisses and Whats Stanley Got A battling for second. They passed the three-quarter mile in 1:25.

Leonidas A (Austin Siegelman) rushed up to challenge the leader down the stretch, but Covered Bridge crossed the wire first by a head in 1:52.3. Leonidas A finished in second and Whats Stanley Got A came in third.

COVERED BRIDGE REPLAY

Covered Bridge is a 7-year-old gelding owned by Mark Ford and trained by Jeffrey Gillis. He paid $5.80 to win.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink