Tony Beltrami takes out ADHC trot

Freehold, NJ–Last week harness racing driver Tony Beltrami got a late start with Broadway Bruiser and although the veteran trotter finished with a rush he was a head short at the wire.

But today Beltrami kept his trotter in contention early and the 6-year-old altered son of Muscle Mass was not to be denied when he rallied alongside the pacesetter, Wygant Prince (Paul Minore),,and went on to a 2:02.1 one length victory in the $9000 American Harness Drivers Club trot at Freehold Raceway on the chilly Saturday afternoon of January 9.

When the wings of the mobile gate folded Minore sent his charge to the lead from the five-hole and they had command at the first stanza as the timer flashed, :30. But no sooner did Minore grab leather Beltrami was out and going forward with Broadway Bruiser.

As the leaders passed the halfway point they were one-rwo and at the three quarters it was still Wygant Prince on the inside and Broadway Bruiser on the outside.

But when they turned for home Broadway Bruiser was the strong horse and he took command and went on to a 2:02.1 triumph.

Broadway Bruiser

The betting favorite, Masster Blue (Tony Verruso), had road trouble and didn't shake loose until late and had to settle for the show dough.

Broadway Bruiser is owned by Joseph Scanio, James Cozenza, Bart Foodrn ans the HDS Stable and is trained Williams Hernandez. He paid $8.40 for win.

by John Manzi for the AHDC