On what is likely to be Yannick Gingras’ final night at The
Meadowlands until after The Levy and Matchmaker Series, the Big M’s leading
driver went out with a driving double.
First, he scored on Dragon Lore in the 5th race
$9,000 C-2 Pace at 5-2. It was Dragon Lore’s first start since February
22nd, but he was ready off a qualifier where he finished up in a
strong in 26.4. Gingras scored down the son of Dragon Again aggressively
and it paid off as Dragon Lore led at every call, winning in 1:53.2.
Gingras guided the four year old home for trainer Mark Capone and owners T J
Maggliozzo, S. Schachner and C. W. Duffy.
Gingras also pulled off the mild 6-1 upset in the 9th
race $9,000 C-2 Trot with Stonebridge Idol, who he guided to the lead down the
backstretch, stealing a 29.1 third quarter and scoring in 1:55.1 for trainer
David Duspiva and owner Fiddler’s Creek Stables L.L.C.
Gingras’ 96 wins has him 29 wins ahead of Dave Miller.
But with Gingras driving in The Levy and Matchmaker and Miller staying at The
Meadowlands, that margin will become much tighter come The Championship Meet.
Additionally, both Jim Meittinis and Andy Miller also scored
two wins on the card.
Racing resumes on Friday, featuring the second round of The
Horse & Groom Series, with post time at 7:15 P.M. for the 11-race
program. Saturday will feature the second round of the Clyde Hirt series,
the $47,650 Final of The Winter Surivor Series and the first round of the
Legends vs. Phenoms Drivers Challenge where The Meadowlands will welcome Jim
Morrill Jr., Tony Hall, Tyler Smith and others to The Meadowlands driving
colony.
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