by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Mach Stockn Barrel continued to flex his
muscles at Buffalo Raceway as the 4-year-old gelding registered his sixth
victory of the season in 10 starts with an impressive 1-1/4 length win over
Jokerman in the featured $9,500 pace Saturday night (March 28).
Driver John Cumminigs Jr. was determined to get Mach Stockn
Barrel to the top. It took some effort as Mr. Preserverance (Shawn Gray) handed
out a parking ticket to the quarter pole in a solid 28.4.
But once gaining the top, Mach Stockn Barrel ($5.40)
bottomed out the field, enjoying a widening two-length edge at the top of the
stretch. There weren't any threats to the finish line as Mach Stockn Barrel was
throttled down. Jokerman (Jim McNeight) showed some late kick to take second
while Union Man Hanover (Shawn McDonough) finished in third.
Mach Stockn Barrel (Mach Three-Timeless Classic) is owned by
Leonard Segall and is trained by James Clouser Jr. The win pushed his winnings
to $26,666 in 2015 and $51,247 lifetime.
In the sub-featured $8,800 pace, the old veteran Peenie
($13.20) found the winner's circle for the second time in a week and the 51st
time in his career with a head victory over I C D Moolah in 1:59.2.
Peenie (Gray) was sitting fifth at the three-quarter marker
but was sailing on the outside down the stretch. He used a terrific final panel
of 28.1 to notch the head win. I C D Moolah (Drew Monti) had to settle for the
disappointing place spot while Lucky Nadotremblay (McDonough) arrived in the
show position.
Co-owned by Decker's Corner Stable and trainer John
Mungillo, the 10-year-old gelded Peenie (Real Artist-Tre Cress) has now earned
$16,860 this season and $649,249 lifetime.
Cummings Jr. and Gray each scored four victories on the
13-race card while Buffalo Raceway's leading driver Kevin Cummings had a
double.
Racing will resume on Wednesday night at Buffalo Raceway
with a 12-race program slated to begin at 5 p.m.
For more information including the latest news, results,
race replays, schedule and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
