Stallion Series action from Harrah's Philadelphia

There were seven divisions of Stallion Series action for harness racing 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters on Wednesday afternoon at Harrah's Philadelphia. They were going for a purse of $20,000.

The fastest of which came in division four, when Nik Drennan trainee Iholdon (Dave Miller) stopped the clock in 1:55.1. The 3-year-old gelded son of Andover Hall went right to the top and never looked back, winning by three lengths over Pilgrims Tide (Tim Tetrick), who overcame a break to finish second. It was the fourth win of Iholdon's career in his eleventh start. The 1:55.1 clocking was a lifetime's best. Iholdon is owned by Brad Shackman, Joe Davino, and the Drennan Stables.

Other Stallion Series winner's were Skeezix (1:56.1), Marty De Vie (1:56.2), Dominus Hanover (1:57.3), Leggs Matter (1:57.3), Mr. Right (1:57.2), and Meadowbranch Memo (1:57.1).

Skeezix (Dave Miller) was able to sit pocket behind the heavy favorite Elysium Lindy (Jim Marshall III) before getting up the passing lane for the win in the first division. It was the third career win for the 3-year-old gelded son of SJ's Caviar. He is owned by Michael Andrew and trained by Roland Mallar.

Marty De Vie (George Napolitano Jr.) brushed to the front at the quarter, and was able to stay on nicely winning by a length in 1:56.2 in division two. It was his fourth career win. He is owned by trainer Todd and Lynette Buter, James Marion, and the Oldford Farms.

Division three saw Lawrence Crawford's Dominus Hanover (George Napolitano Jr.) score easily. The 3-year-old colt by Muscle Massive quickly went to the top, making every call a winning one in 1:57.3. The Amber Buter trainee is now a nine-time winner out of twenty-three career starts.

Leggs Matter (Montrell Teague) came out of the clouds for his win. The 3-year-old colt by Explosive Matter tipped 4-wide at the top of the stretch, then sweeped by to win by three lengths in 1:57.3. It was his third victory in five career starts. He is owned by Denise Dennis and Francis Wilson, and trained by Bobby Clark.

In the sixth division, it was Mr Right (Victor Kirby) drawing off to win. The 3-year-old colt by Donato Hanover was able to angle off the cones as the leader was tiring, getting clear to win by one length in 1:57.2. It was his seventh career win out of fourteen starts. He is owned by Raymer, Moss, and the Solomons, and is trained by Leigh Raymer.

The final division went to Meadowbranch Memo (Tim Tetrick). The 3-year-old gelded son of Explosive Matter overcame an early break to get the job done in 1:57.1. It was the fourth win out of twenty-one starts for the Jenny Melander trainee. He is owned by Hans Enggren.

Mike Bozich