Leaving from behind the eight-ball, Tobago Cays was double-digit lengths out of
it early, beating no one. Corky Baran (Pat Lachance) yielded to Gallant Yankee
(catch-driver Stephane Bouchard) just after a 27-second opening quarter-mile,
then retook passing a :55.3 half.
Sea Venture (George Brennan) moved from third, but never sustained a serious
bid as Corky Baran found a 1:23.3 three-quarters. All the while, Tobago Cays
was minding his business, fourth along the cones. He was able to slip out one
path when Here We Go Again (Jason Bartlett) went wide, but remained sixth
entering the lane.
Finding clearing in mid-stretch, Tobago Cays snapped Corky Baran on the wire,
winning by a neck in 1:53.2. Here We Go Again, 9-10 choice Rock to Glory (Eric
Goodell) and Gallant Yankee fought over the minor scraps.
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| Tobago Cays (Jim Pantaleano) wins Yonkers' Open Handicap on Saturday Night (Tom Berg Photo) |
For
Tobago Cays, a 5-year-old son of Rocknroll Hanover (out of Bunny Lake) owned by
Brian Nixon and trained by Ross Croghan, he returned $36 (sixth choice) for his
second win in four seasonal starts. The exacta paid $221.50, with the triple
returning $1,360.
Yonkers'
five-night-per-week (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday) live schedule
continues. First post for all programs remains at 7:10 PM. Evening simulating
accompanies all live programs, with afternoon simulating available around the
NYRA schedule.
