Stalbaum strikes again in Saratoga feature

On Saturday, Larry Stalbaum’s stable saw one of its members win the Open Pace for the third time on the young harness racing season at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Stalbaum’s Blazing Home N prevailed in the featured race for pacers twice early in the month and on Saturday, his Rocknroll Runa A scored as the 8-5 second-choice in the $16,500 Open.

Coming off a mile in which he raced parked, Rocknroll Runa A found an early spot in fourth in Saturday’s feature. The favored He’zzz A Wise Sky (Jacob Cutting) carved out the fractions cruising through a first quarter of 27.1 before posting a half in 56.1. Stalbaum made his move with Rocknroll Runa A who confronted the leader past three quarters in 1:24.2 before grinding him into submission around the final turn.

The nine year old recorded his first victory of the year when he stopped the timer in 1:53 holding off a late bid in the stretch from Tenzing Bromac N (Ron Cushing) who finished second in his debut in the local Open. He’zzz A Wise Sky held on to finish third.

ROCKNROLL RUNA N REPLAY

Stalbaum owns, trains and drives Rocknroll Runa A who has earned more than $800,000 in his career. 

Live racing continues on Sunday at Saratoga with a matinee that begins at 12pm.  

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

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway