Broad Bahn parades to Hambo victory

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J./Cotolo – Broad Bahn with George Brennan took control of the field from the beginning and survived a challenge from the favorite, Manofmanymissions, to win the 86^th Hambletonian at the Meadowlands on Aug. 6.

The son of Broadway Hall, who suffered injury at two and came back at three to be a major contender in his division of soph-colt trotters, commanded the fractions.

“I was able to rate him into the turn,” said Brennan. “I asked him for a little trot in the stretch and when he was challenged I asked him for more and he gave it to me.”

The favorite, Manofmanymissions, was chasing “Bahn” down the stretch and made a misstep trying to keep up with the leader.

A 39-1 shot, Whiskey Tax, took second and Opening Night, the brothers Campbell combo, took third.

Broad Bahn is owned by Fam Alber Horse Racing LLC of New Jersey and trained by Noel Daley. He was bred by Fair Winds Farms in New Jersey.

The public’s second choice, Chapter Seven, finished fourth, having to close from far behind.