Sporty M Three, American Dealer N take Yonkers co-features

Sporty M Three (Sportswriter, George Brennan, $4.70) and American Dealer N (American Ideal, Matt Kakaley, $2.60) won their respective $30,000 harness racing paces at Yonkers Raceway on Monday (Oct. 9).

In the first of the two features, Itsallaboutfaith N (Jim Marohn Jr) took the early lead from the middle of the track, joined along the inside by Delightful Dude N (Tyler Buter), with Rock Diamonds N (Joe Bongiorno) in between them. Itsallaboutfaith N had the lead after a quick quarter mile of :26.3.

Itsallaboutfaith N had the lead by two lengths over Rock Diamonds N, with Delightful Dude N racing in third. The 6-5 favorite Sporty M Three followed in fourth as they passed the half mile in :55.3.

As they passed the three-quarter pole in 1:23.2, Itsallaboutfaith N was holding on to the lead, with Rock Diamonds N and Delightful Dude N in a battle for second.

As they turned for home, Itsallaboutfaith N led the way by a length. From the far outside, Sporty M Three moved to the front, stealing the lead, and crossing the wire first in 1:52.2. Delightful Dude N finished a head behind in second and Rock Diamonds N came in third.

SPORTY M THREE REPLAY

Sporty M Three, a 4-year-old gelding, is trained by Ron Burke for owners Burke Racing Stable LLC and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

In the second $30,000 pace, American Dealer N (American Ideal) took the early lead out of the gate.

The 1-5 favorite American Dealer N led the way by two lengths as they passed the quarter mile in :27.3. Blank Stare (Jordan Stratton) was racing in the pocket in second, and The Regulator (Jason Bartlett) followed in third. They were still in this position as they made their way past the half mile in :57.

American Dealer N was not giving up his lead. Blank Stare followed in second, and Hickfromfrenchlick (Jim Marohn Jr) was racing in third as they passed the three-quarter mile in 1:25.

American Dealer N scored in 1:53, Blank Stare finished in second, and The Regulator came in third.

AMERICAN DEALER N REPLAY

American Dealer N is a 6-year-old horse trained by Linda Toscano for owners Enviro Stables LTD and Kenneth Jacobs.

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

by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink