Historic Meet Closes with Big Bang

On Sunday, October 09, Breeders Crown hopefuls competed at The Red Mile on the final day of the Grand Circuit meet. The day featured the $226,000 Bluegrass sophomore colt trot, $213,000 Bluegrass sophomore filly trot and the $486,000 Tattersalls colt pace.

In the first colt Bluegrass, Chapter Seven (Windsong’s Legacy) rebounded after his poor efforts in the Canadian Trotting Classic, Broad Bahn (Broadway Hall) held off two longshots to finish second, Spectator K (Conway Hall) was third at 88-1 and For You Almostfree (Glidemaster) was fourth at 99-1. Chapter Seven is owned by Richard Gutnik, G. Cocco, Southwind Farms and Jerry Silva. He is trained by Linda Toscano and Tim Tetrick was in the sulky. Chapter Seven returned $2.60.

In the second Bluegrass, Big Rigs (Andover Hall) won, with Can Anyone Explain (Windsong’s Legacy) finishing second, Opening Night (Broadway Hall) was third and Evil Urges (Cash Hall) was fourth. Big Rigs is owned by Miller’s Stable Inc., Dm Stables and Ed Mullinax. He is trained by Kelly O’Donnell and Dave Palone was in the bike. 

In the first filly Bluegrass, Seducedbychocolate (Chocolatier) held off Hey Mister (Muscles Yankee) to win, with Love N Hate (Muscles Yankee) closing for third and Brooklyn was fourth. Seducedbychocolate is owned by Maximum Force Inc., trained by Jonas Czernyson and David Miller steered “Seduced” to a 1:54.3 victory. Seduced returned $16.80 to win. “We wanted to give her a break because she didn’t come out of the Hambletonian Oaks well,” trainer Jonas Czernyson said. “We are aiming for the Breeders Crown,” he added.

In the second Bluegrass, Bold And Fresh (Sj’s Caviar) won for the first time since her Oaks triumph, with Don’t Think Twice (Andover Hall) closing late for second, Lady Andover (Andover Hall) gave way for third and Miss Sue V (Conway Hall) was fourth. Bold And Fresh is owned by Don Bartling, trained by Doug Miller and Dave Miller was in the sulky.

“She had 23 days off after the Oaks and she didn’t take well to that, she hit herself in the Sires Stakes,” owner Don Bartling said. “She was so uptight, so nervous from the layoff and didn’t take well to that. It looks like her next start is going to be the Breeders Crown.” He added.

In the first Tattersalls, Alsace Hanover (The Panderosa) won, with Westwardho Hanover (Dragon Again) finishing second and Fashion Delight (Bettor’s Delight) was third. Alsace Hanover is owned by John Fielding, trained by Tony O’Sullivan and driven by Ron Pierce.

In the second Tattersalls, Hugadragon (Dragon Again) won, with Wind Me Up finishing second and Rollwithitharry (Rocknroll Hanover) was third. Foreclosure N (Rocknroll Hanover) scratched sick because of have colic surgery during the week. Hugadragon is owned and trained by Ron Burke and driven by Yannick Gingras.