Marohn got the ball rolling copping the first race with
Vincent Valante’s ,Hammer ($6.80) by 13-lengths in a time of 1:57.1.
He then won the second with Ed and James Hall’s Mr. Express
($11.00) in 1:56.3 and came back to take the third with Craig, Gary and
Ira Axelrod’s, Sandri Hanover ($18.40) in 1:58.
Win number four was with Durazzano Stables, Flak Jacket
N ($14.40) in 1:57.2 and his fifth winning drive on the afternoon card
was behind Dominick Rafanelli’s ,Calmlee Jason ($7.00) in 1:56.3.
Marohn’s final triumph on the day came when he guided
Ed Hall’s Farewell Sky ($5.90) home first in a time of 1:55.1.
When contacted in the paddock after the races ended Marohn
was certainly feeling good about his accomplishments.
“I’ve won five races on a card a few times but this is
the best day I’ve ever had,” Marohn said trying to hide a smile. “I had a bunch
of horses that were getting beat up in the past few weeks that dropped down in
class and were in good spots today.”
Marohn, is in a battle for leading driver honors here with
Jimmy Taggart, Jr., Mike Forte, and Greg Merton. Earlier this season Marohn had
it all his own way and he owned the lead but with his driving obligations
at Tioga Downs –he’s the leader there-- , has taken him away from some of his
Mighty M duties and has seen his Mighty M lead dissipate.
Still he’s hanging around just a handful of wins from the top in what is now
a heated four- man competition.
