by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- With early afternoon rain showers and
temperatures in the low 50s, it put Buffalo Raceway's half mile oval in the
sloppy category. But the off going sure didn't bother Nutmegs Yankee one bit as
she took a 1-3/4 length victory over Dontch Remember in the featured $9,000
pace for the mares on Wednesday evening (March 16).
Heavenly Place (David McNeight III) set the tempo off the
pylons, putting up splits of 31.4, 1:02.4 and 1:32.4 and was breezing along
smartly. But things were about to change in the last quarter mile.
Nutmegs Yankee (Truman Gale) who drafted along behind the
pace-setter, was just waiting patiently for the passing lane to open up. And
when it did, it was over. Nutmegs Yankee ($5.00) exploded past Heavenly Place
and pulled away to the victory, winning in 2:01.2. Dontch Remember (Billy Davis
Jr.) rallied for place position while Heavenly Place held on for third.
Owned by Mark Jakubik and trained by Angelo Nappo, Nutmegs
Yankee (Real Desire-Salty Yankee) now has two victories on the campaign and
pushed her seasonal earnings to $9,798. The 8-year-old mare increased her
career winnings to $384,866.
Jennifer Falcone registered her first career training
victory as Ugly Betty (Davis Jr.) won for her in the second race on the
program. Ugly Betty ($6.40), who covered the mile in 1:58.3, is co-owned by
Falcone and Margaret Payne.
Kirk Desmond and Russell Bratt conditioned a pair of
winners.
Todd Cummings and Drew Monti each scored three victories in
the bike and Billy Davis Jr. added a double.
Racing will continue on Friday night with an 11-race card
slated for 5 p.m.
For more information including the latest news, results,
race replays and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
