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| Bob Hechkoff after winning at Freehold Raceway |
With the field reduced to seven because of a late
scratch Hechkoff and Tremendous Hit started slowly from the pole position
and they worked their way toward the leaders by staying put along the pylons.
In fifth position at the third stanza Hechkoff finally moved his trotter to the
outside and at the top of the stretch they found themselves second
with a direct bead on the pace-setter Motown Dreamgirl, driven by Bob
“Upside” Krivelin who was setting even fractions all the way.
As the field turned for home Hechkoff urged Tremendous Hit
and the veteran trotter responded and wore down the leader to score a 2:00.2
triumph. Motown Dreamgirl held on for second while Rel Postage Due took home
the show dough for Simeon” Hot Rod” Hunsdon.
For Hechkoff it marked his fourth amateur victory of the
year and for his trusty trotter it was Tremendous Hit’s fifth seasonal triumph.
The victory on at Yonkers Raceway June 16th
marked the second Billings win for both Hechkoff and Tremendous Hit and
now “the Headhunter” moved to the front of the pack and is now the
point-leader in this year’s Billings Series. His 34 points are six better
than runner up Dave “Steady As” Yarock’s 28.
Next Billings action is scheduled on Thursday at Monticello
Raceway.
