Nfld - FOILED AGAIN EXPECTED TO HIGHLIGHT BATTLE OF LAKE ERIE

Foiled Again is expected to enter this Saturday’s (July 21) Battle of Lake Erie and will try to become the first horse in Northfield Park history to win the event three times. The eight-year-old son of Dragon Again (2000 Battle Champion) won in 2009 and 2011, joining Jaguar Spur (winner in 1988-89), Peruvian Hanover (winner in 2002-03) and Maltese Artist (winner in 2005 and 2007) as the only four horses to win the Battle of Lake Erie twice.

Age does not seem to be slowing Foiled Again.  He has paced all of his last four races under 1:50.  Foiled Again is trained by Ronald Burke and has so far garnered 62 career victories and earned $3,892,989.

Other top Battle of Lake Erie nominees include:

Horse                    Owner(s)                                                      Trainer

Aracache Hanover   William Switala and James Martin         R Gregg McNair

Classic Rock Nroll    Frank Bellino                                        Tony O’Sullivan
Clear Vision             Burke Racing Stbl, Weaver Bruscemi,    Ron Burke
Eighteen                  Dr. Ian Moore, RG McGroup, etc.            Dr. Ian Moore
Flipper J                  Francis Azur                                          Kevin McDermott
Razzle Dazzle           Ira Kristel                                              Richard Silverman
Something For Doc  Country Club Acres, William Robinson    Brian Brown
Stonebridge Tonic    Leonard Gamble and R. Gregg McNair     Mark Ford
Trick Man                Carolyn Brechler, Douglas Brechler       Ray Paver
Valentino                 KDM Stables                                         Nicholas Surick

Since its inception in 1986, the Battle of Lake Erie has drawn the best veteran pacers the sport has to offer. Past Battle Champions include racing greats Falcon Seelster, Quite A Sensation, Jaguar Spur, Dorunrun Bluegrass, Cambest, Riyadh, Gallo Blue Chip, Maltese Artist and Foiled Again.

An impressive undercard featuring Ohio Sires Stakes for two year-old colt trotters and pacers will support this year’s Battle of Lake Erie.

In addition, Battle night will also offer guests a sumptuous dinner buffet in Lady Luck’s clubhouse. The special Battle of Lake Erie Buffet is just $14.99 and includes admission and a program for each guest. Guests who want to be down close to all of the racing action can stop by the grandstand apron to sample two of northeast Ohio’s most popular food trucks: Seti’s Polish Boys (as seen on the Food network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”) and Sweet The Mobile Cupcakery and all of their delicious dessert treats.

Post time is 7:00 p.m.