MR - CEDRIC WASHINGTON DRAWS THE FAVORITE IN THE DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.PACE

In his career Cedric Washington has reined 1807 winners and now having drawn the early line favorite, CC Make A Buck in Monticello Raceway’s 12^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pace  which is slated to go to post on Tuesday, January 17, his chances of adding to his lifetime win-total seem likely.

Each year since 2001 the Mighty M has featured the Dr. King Pace not only to pay tribute to the great civil rights leader but to showcase the talents of African-American Drivers. 



Cedric Washington displays they trophy he won with Blissfull Doll last year in the Dr. King Pace (Geri Schwarz Photo)

 On Tuesday a field of eight will go to post in race number six with three of the competitors former Dr. King Pace winners and of them , Cedric Washington has been a three-time winner. Others who have been victorious  in the events  include Cedric’s dad, General “Bubba” Washington, Jr., and Dennis Watson. And making their debuts in the Dr. King Pace are Jonathan Oney, and JD Lewis and Ceba Horsey.

Washington’s CC Make A Buck   has drawn the two-hole and is rated at 5-2 on the morning line. A nine time winner last year CC Make A Buck finished fifth in his first 2012 start but on December 18 the 8-year old Nobleland Sam gelding was victorious in 1:58.2. He’s owned by Michelle Hallett of Margate Fla.

Second best on paper is Fifth Street (3-1), Woody Hoblitzell’s Keystone Raider 8 year old gelding who comes into this race off a 1:59.1 triumph. Jonathan Oney has drawn the driving assignment and they’ll leave from post position five.

Also a factor will be Bobby “Bonnie” Williams’ Mt Vernon Hanover (9-2),  a nine time winner last season who was third in his first 2012 start. Mt Vernon Hanover has drawn the four hole for owner Ruth Ingram of Bloomsburg, Pa.

Rounding out the field are George Newell, Jr. with Bold N Brazen (10-1)from the pole position; Dennis Watson with Come Home Honey (12-1)from post three; General “Bubba” Washington  with Catherine’s Colt (4-1) from the six-hole; Ceba Horsey with Big Native(7-2) from post seven and JD Lewis will drive Rawhide N (8-1) and leave from the eight hole.

Post time for the 13-race card is slated for  at 12:25pm.