In the second race, Keystone Velocity returned to the races for the first start
of his four year old campaign and was impressive to say the least. The Frank
Kamine disciple sat eighth on the outside just before entering the last turn
only to circle the field three wide by the time they exited the corner to the
top of the stretch. The move is the backbone of the phrase “shot out of a
cannon” as it looked like the rest of the field was pacing in slow motion
around the turn. Driver Jim Meittinis was able to draw off from the field and
win easily in 1:53 for the sixth career win in just twenty-six starts for the lightly
raced son of Western Hanover .
Drivers Mark MacDonald and Fern Paquet, Jr. posted driving doubles while
trainer Jim Perry posted a training double. Racing resumes next weekend with
Friday, Saturday and Sunday action. Sunday’s card will be action packed as the
top Free for All horses in the country dash for the cash in the $200,000e
Bettor’s Delight open pace and $200,000e Artiscape mare open. Also on tap will
be the best three year fillies that New
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