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6-30-2024
At Philadelphia
TSS 3YOPF
Lyons Legend (Stay Hungry-Skinny Dip) 3YOPF p,1:51.3f Tim Tetrick on the lines for trainer Jim King Jr. left strong with 27.2 first quarter on the outside taking control of the mile 56 to the half, 1:22.4 ¾ and held off the competition by a head across the finish line. It was Lyons Legend’s second straight win in the series for owner Threelyonsracing- $324,976 to her credit LTD.
Hanover Bred Ginger Tree Belle (Stay Hungry-Jamaica Hanover) 3YOPF p,1:52.3f Todd McCarthy guided the Steven Cook trainee for Sam Beegle, Ginger Tree Ventures LLC, Knollview Stable 2 and Robert Reber Jr in her second win of ’24. Patiently waiting 4th throughout the mile, Ginger Tree Belle launched her assault on leaders from the stretch to take the win by a nose just one tick off her lifetime mark. Captaintreacherous sired Foxy Hill finished second. Ginger Tree Belle sports $32,740 in ’24 and $92,713 LTD earnings.
$49,675 PASS Division
Flawless (Captaintreacherous-Sweet Diamond) 3YOPF p,1:49.3f wire to wire from post 5 Dexter Dunn drove the Nancy Takter trainee to a career best mark (26.2, 54.3, 1:21.4 with a 27.4 LQ). 4th win in ’24 for Flawless banking $71,692 thus far and $178,041 LTD for owners Marvin Katz and Sam Goldband.
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At Pocono
$30,000 PA All-Stars
Cheers Hanover (Bar Hopping-Chez Lucie) 2YOTC t,1:57.1f Maiden win from post 4 David Miller in the bike for Burke Racing Stable LLC, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, Jim Simpson and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby. Cheers Hanover finished a neck in front of Elan Hanover (Bar Hopping-Expect A Lot). Likewise sired Portobarosso (Bar Hopping-Measuredperfection) was 3rd.
Fashion Green (Greenshoe-Fashion Athena) 2YOTG Tim Tetrick piloted for Jim Campbell and owner/breeder Fashion Farms clearing the ½ mile marker first over in 29.2 and holding on for the win over likewise sired Meshuggah (Greenshoe-Starita) in 1:57.2. Fashion Green is 2 for 2 in ’24.
Other winners
Rochester Flash (Stay Hungry-Double Crème) 3YOPG p,1:52.1f wire to wire win for Burke Racing LLC, Knox Services Inc., J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby, and Brad Grant. Matt Kakaley in the bike for trainer Ron Burke with two wins in a row at Pocono.
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6-29-2024
At The Meadows
$79,399 PASS Divisions
Princess Jackie (Greenshoe-Frisky Magic) 2YOTF t,1:56f two in a row for the Doug Ackerman owned and trained freshman. Ronnie Wren Jr. piloted a perfect trip winning by 2-3/4 lengths at the wire! Princess Jackie boasts $46,699 in ’24.
Shes A Shoe In (Greenshoe-Casaubon) 2YOTF t,1:57.2f Ray Schnittker trains and co-owns with MA3 Racing Stable. Mark MacDonald left hard from post 8 gaining the lead past the ¼ mile pole first up in 29.3 and led by 2 the rest of the mile. A 28.3LQ put them in front of likewise sired Divine Thing (Greenshoe-A Thing Goin On) by 2-3/4 lengths at the finish line. $43,199 in two starts for the freshman trotter.
$20,000 TSS divisions
Worldly Charm (International Moni-Manalapan) 2YOTF t,2:00.2Brett Miller scored the freshman’s maiden win taking the lead from post 6 and finishing a strong 3-1/4 lengths ahead even with broken equipment. Steve Carter trains for Jay Mossbarger, Brent Hopper and Kyle Gray. Hanover Bred H Moni Winner (International Moni-Nightflix Hanover) finished 2nd.
Hanover Bred Country Victory (International Moni-Kristins Victory) 2YOTF t,1:57.2f Melvin Schmucker trains and drives for Yacht Club 140 LLC. Taking the long line around the track Schmucker held pressure gaining ground from post 7 to take the lead by the ¾ pole and open up by 7-3/4 lengths on the field. Shalamar Hanover (Cantab Hall-Setntheworldonfire) was 2nd.
Tally The Tab (International Moni-Cantab Cabella) 2YOTF t,1:57.2f Todd Schadel was on the lines of his trainee from post 6 tucking in the garden spot 2nd and swinging in for the win at the wire with a 29.4 LQ. First trip to the winner’s circle for the Christine and Todd Schadel owned trotter. Greenshoe sired Backswing and Bringontheconfetti were 2-3.
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At The Meadowlands
Reynolds Memorial
Elista Hanover (International Moni-Evermore) 2YOTF Elista said “bring it on” from post 8!! David Miller left strongly taking the ¼ timer sitting 2nd first over (28.3) then was large and in charge with the Annie Stoebe trained freshman who never looked back to win by 3-1/2 lengths the best (26.2LQ) in 1:52.3m equaling her fastest performance. Now 8 wins in 9 starts for R Lynn Curry, Philomena Curry and Annie Stoebe, Elista proved herself the real deal once more and sports $175,958 LTD on her card thus far in 2024!
Evermore sells a Greenshoe yearling filly, Elysa Hanover, at Harrisburg this fall!
$152,190 Dave Brower Memorial
Abuckabett Hanover (Betting Line-All Tucked Up) 6YOPH p,1:47.3 Dexter Dunn followed cover from Ken Hanover at the half sitting fourth to the 3/ mile marker then dashed for the cash with a 26.1 final fraction to win by 2-3/4 lengths. Andrew Harris trains and co-owns with William Pollock and Bruce Areman. Abuckabett has banked $1,311,706 lifetime with 17 wins and was only one tick off his LTD record of 1:47.2s.
All Tucked Up sells a Tall Dark Stranger yearling filly, Ashima Hanover, at Harrisburg this fall.
Three Year Old Open Pace
Mirage Hanover (Bettor’s Delight-Mayhem Seelster) 3YOPC p,1:49.1m New LTD record for the Marvin Rounick owned sophomore pacer. Tim Tetrick held the lines for trainer Jake Leamon leaving quickly from post 7 to claim the first fraction in 27.1, shortly overtaken by Captain Luke and sitting tidily in position 2nd through the rest of the mile (56.2, 1:24.2), then launching a blazing 24.3 final quarter to claim victory in a new LTD record of 1:49.1! Captaintreacherous sired Captain Luke was 2ndby a head in a gamely fought battle.
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At Pocono
Inflation Proof (Tall Dark Stranger-Economy Terror) 2YOPC p,1:53f Jason Bartlett sat mid-pack 3rd then 4th past the ½, following cover 2nd over past the ¾ marker, clearing 2nd in the stretch drive and kicking in a 27.2 final fraction to claim the wire first over Fabio Hanover (Downbytheseaside-Fashion Majorette). Hunter Oakes trains for Howard Taylor and Chuck Pompey. Lennon Hanover (Tall Dark Stranger-Lillysilk) was 3rd.
At Mohawk
Au Jus Hanover (Stay Hungry-Always True) wins maiden p,1:55.4s by 2-3/4 lengths (26.3LQ). Jonathan Drury piloted for Anthony Beaton and owners Casie Coleman, Dumain Haven Farms LLC, Mac Nichol and Kevin McKinley.
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6-28-2024
At The Meadowlands- Kindergarten Series
Hanover Bred Maryland (Chapter Seven-Crucial) 2YOTC From post 5 Dexter Dunn took to the top first over in 30 flat, and steadily set off the rest of the timers 1:00.2, 1:30.2 finishing strong with a 26.2 LQ to take the wire by a head with the Marcus Melander trainee in 1:56.4. Courant Inc., PCW Racing LLC, Holly Lane Stud East LTD and Sstewartrthorn Stable own Maryland.
Crucial sells a Walner half-brother to Maryland, Cambridge Hanover, at Harrisburg this Nov.
Margareta Hanover (Maharajah-Hot Mess Hanover) 2YOTF The Marcus Melander trainee took a 4-1/4 length win guided by Dexter Dunn in 1:56.1 for Russell Williams.
Namaste Hanover (Papi Rob Hanover-Naughty Marietta) 2YOPC First parimutuel start and maiden win for the Christopher Choate trained freshman. Jordan Stratton guided a pocket trip sitting 2nd through early fractions 28.2, 58.3, 1:28 then captured the wire first by a neck in 1:54.3 with a 26.2LQ. Namaste is owned by Anthony Ruggeri and Son Of A Beach Racing.
Papis Pistol (Papi Rob Hanover-Bang Bang) 2YOPC Brett Beckwith piloted 5th second over at the ¾ mile marker dashing to the win with a 26.4 LQ for trainer Sam DePinto and owners Shannon Depinto, Chris Arvanitis and Anthony Perretti. Likewise sired Robbed By Force (Papi Rob Hanover-Magic Forces) was 2nd by a nose and Hanover Bred Smokin Bob (Bettor’s Wish-Deli Beach) was 3rd.
Other winners
Ferragamo Hanover (Sweet Lou-Fashion Ecstasy) 4YOPG p,1:52.3 for owner Jordan Schafer, trainer Paul Blumenfeld with Vincent Ginsburg in the sulky. 4th win of ’24.
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At Mohawk - Tompkins-Geers Stake
Prince Hal Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Percy Bluechip) 2YOPC p,1:52.3s Breaking his maiden from post 7, Bob McClure guided the Ian Moore trainee sitting fourth through quick race fractions 27.3, 57, 1:26 and closed in for the win by a head with a 26.1 final quarter! Prince Hal Hanover Stable owns the talented freshman pacer.
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Other winners
Hanover Bred Fasting (Stay Hungry-Rachel Welch) 2YOPG p,1:55.3f Pop Up Series at The Meadows.
At Yonkers
Armada Hanover (Stay Hungry-Anderosa Hanover) 3YOPC finished 3rd in the Messenger Stake only ¾ of a length back in 1:53.2 (race time 1:53.1).
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6-27-2024
At Philadelphia
Hanover Bred Loxahatchee (Greenshoe-Hannelore Hanover) 3YOTC Third win in a row for the Marcus Melander trainee. Owned by Courant Inc., Loxahatchee closed in for the win in 1:55.4f with Mattias Melander in the bike. Previously a winner in the TSS on 6-8 in a career best record of 1:54.4 at Pocono and TSS leg at The Meadows on 5-31, the sophomore trotter has earned $35,190 LTD.
Hanover Bred and likewise sired Green Zone (Greenshoe-Lady Astor) was 3rd.
Hanover Bred Lyons Anitasangel(Captaintreacherous-Linda Lace Hanover) 2YOPF took her first parimutuel win in 1:55.1f with Corey Callahan guiding for Jim King Jr. and Threelyonsracing. First up 3rd by the half the freshman filly gained the lead past the ¾ in 1:55.1 and rambled on home in 28.1 by 2-1/2 lengths.
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At The Meadows
Blessed Hanover (Always B Miki-Bettor B Lucky) 2YOPF p,1:56.1f DEAD HEAT in the Pop-Up Series division Ronnie Wrenn Jr., held the lines from post 5, rushing to the 1st quarter 2nd first over and taking control of the mile. The freshman pacing filly held on gamely for the win with a 28.2 LQ. Burke Racing LLC, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and William Donovan own and Ron Burke trains.
Flo Jo Hanover (Tall Dark Stranger-Fashion Ecstasy) was 3rd.
Pit Boss Hanover (Betting Line-Pretty N Fast) 3YOPF won her third start of ’24 in 1:55f with Mike Wilder in control from post 6 taking all the timers first and claiming the win by a neck. Dan Altmeyer trains, Diamond Club Racing, David Wills, Barry Waiter and John Valdisera own the sophomore pacer who has $41,862 LTD.
Hanover Bred Well Aware (Captaintreacherous-Fresh Idea) 3YOPF Three in a row and a new LTD Record of 1:53.2f for the Greg Luther Racing LLC owned pacer. Aaron Merriman piloted a pocket trip closing in for the win. Dirk Simpson currently trains Well Aware.
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At Plainridge
Intl Blockade (International Moni-Love Lockdown) 3YOTG New career mark of 1:54.2f second win of ’24 for the Domenico Cecere trained trotter. Bruce Ranger guided the Lindy Farms owned sophomore to a 5-1/4 length victory.
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6-26-2024
At The Meadows
Terrific Tim (International Moni-Sensual Hall) 3YOTG 1:59.4f Brian Zendt in the bike for trainer William Zendt Zent Stables LLC, Gary Saul and Barbara McAllister in his maiden victory by 1-1/4 lengths from post 6. The chestnut trotter posted two third place finishes in ’24 previously to his win.
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6-25-24
At Pocono
Diamante Hanover (Cantab Hall-Dew To Win) 3YOTF took a new career mark of 1:54.1f with Braxten Boyd on the lines for trainer Emily Bost and owner Bruce Potter. From post 2 the sophomore filly took all timers first 27.3; 56.2; 1:24.3 with a final fraction of 29.3 to win by 1-1/2 lengths. Diamante previously finished 3rd in the Weiss Consolation and ranked up 1 second and two 3rd place finishes in the series. She was also 2nd in a TSS division on 6-9 at Philadelphia and has $79,826 LTD.
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