Resistance
Futile parlayed a perfect second over trip into a series sweep as the
overwhelming favorite for trainer Robert Siegelman with Andy Miller at the
lines. But the road to victory wasn’t easy as a stubborn Axiom Hanover,
making just his third lifetime start fought him tenaciously through the stretch
to a very strong runner-up finish. Both horses are nominated to The
Meadowlands Pace.
The
Aquarius Series got underway and it featured some big names from last year’s
three year old pacing crop. Warrawee Needy, making his first start as a
four year old rolled to a 1:50 victory with Mark Macdonald, defeating another
sharp three year old from 2012, Escape The News. Warrawee Needy is one of
a stellar cast nominated to the Meadowlands Free For All Championship Series.
Coming into
this week, Rene Allard was just 5 for 68 on the meet, but Saturday was a
different story. Teamed up with his brother/driver Simon Allard, the
stable sent out three winners on the 13 race program.
In wagering
news, it was another sensational night at the Meadowlands. The total
handle of $3,614,298 was an increase of $706,187 or 24% from the same day in
2012.
Racing
returns on Thursday night for the First Round of the Rags To Riches series,
with post time at 7:15 P.M.
