By
Carol Hodes for SBOANJ
FREEHOLD,
NJ – October 25, 2014 – Western Pioneer, making his first start for new owners,
overcame a judges’ inquiry to post his first career victory in the $43,000 New
Jersey Futurity for two-year-old pacers, the ninth race on Saturday, October
25, 2014 at Freehold Raceway.
Western
Pioneer, a son of Western Ideal bred by Hanover Shoe Farms, paced the mile in
1:55.1, getting up in the final strides to catch Edward Teach [Rocknroll
Hanover] for a three-quarters of a length victory, his first in 12 career
starts. Rock N’ Roll World [Rocknroll Hanover], the Green Acres champion,
was third by four and a half lengths.
Dealt
A Winner, the pre-race favorite, was scratched sick, leaving seven starters.
Western
Pioneer, driven by Tim Tetrick and trained by Nancy Johansson, was purchased as
a yearling at the Harrisburg Sale for $15,000 by Perry Soderberg of Highstown,
NJ. Ownership was transferred to 3 Brothers Stables of New York City and
Johansson on October 17, 2014.
Sent
off as the slight 2-1 favorite over Cheyenne Robin [Rocknroll Hanover], one of
two fillies in the field, Western Pioneer [$6.20] made his move to the outside
at the three-quarters as Edward Teach took the lead, prompting the judges’
review.
Western
Pioneer has finished in-the-money in five of 12 starts for earnings of $72,274.
The
New Jersey Futurity is sponsored by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners
Association of New Jersey.
