by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- No respect.
That's about the best way to summarize Mach Stockn Barrel at
Buffalo Raceway as for the fifth time in six starts, the 4-year-old gelding
failed to go off as the post time favorite despite an impressive resume.
But for the fifth time in those six starts, Mach Stockn
Barrel ($7.00) found his way to the winner's circle after registering a
hard-charging length win in a career-best 1:55.2 in the featured $9,500
conditioned pace on Saturday night (April 18).
With eight victories now in 12 starts in 2015, Mach Stockn
Barrel drew the seven post and watched Jokerman post some wicked fractions of
27.4, 56.1 and 1:25.4,. It proved to be a perfect set up.
Mach Stockn Barrel, sitting last at the half in the field of
seven, started making steady headway up the backstretch. Now gobbling up real
estate on the outside past the three-quarter pole, Mach Stockn Barrel was
locked and loaded. He used a powerful drive to the wire and blew past the
stalling Jokerman (Jack Flanigen). Lucky Nadotremblay (Shawn Gray) rallied and
finished in second while Jokerman held on for third.
Owned by Leonard Segall and trained by James Clouser Jr.,
Mach Stockn Barrel (Mach Three-Timeless Classic) has now earned $36,856 in
2015.
The semi-finals of the Niatross Knockout Claiming 'B'
Series, Dedalos ($6.30) and Secluded Island ($5.70) each posted wins.
Dedalos (Jim McNeight), who won the 'A' division back in
March, had the fast time of the two divisions with a 1:57.1 clocking, nipping
Jettison (Cummings Jr.) by a nose. Tymal Torch (Gray) finished in third and
will advance to next week's $24,500 (estimated) final along with Full Circle
Spirit (Drew Monti) who took fourth.
Secluded Island, in the meantime, had a little bit easier
time after romping to a two length decision over Feets Of Magic (Monti). Also
moving on to the finals are third place finisher Nighthawk Hall (Kevin
Cummings) and K C Colt (Ron Beback Jr.) who rolled into fourth position.
A $10,000 consolation race will also be held next Saturday
for those not making the championship event.
Racing will continue on Wednesday night at 5 p.m. with a
12-race card scheduled.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, results and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
