Jaavos Boy made his recent front end tactics work this time out for driver David Ingraham as they disposed of a third quarter challenge by Grand Victory in rein to Wally Hennessey to the final turn in 1:25.4. In the stretch, Jaavos Boy also turned back the challenge of the pocket sitting favorite, Keystone Thomas in rein to Bruce Ranger, with the final time showing 1:54.4. Lord Darby with Anthony Napolitano closed next best for third.
Barry Probber conditions Jaavos Boy for the Probber Morse Stable of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The 6 year old S J's Photo-Hayworth Hanover gelding made over $103,000 last year and sports a lifetime bankroll of $237,483.
Racing resumes on Saturday evening, January 14 with the $12,000 Open Handicap Pace accompanied by a trackside party featuring the Miami Gourment Food Trucks and the miniature horse display.
Post time is 7:15 p.m. Eastern every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday at The Winter Capital Of Harness Racing. Free race night live streaming, handicapping selections by Hall of Fame inductee John Berry, and replays are in the 'racing' tab at www.theislepompanopark.com along with the full season racing schedule through July.
