by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Ugly Betty is becoming the dominate damsel
once again as she blew away her rivals in the featured $9,000 pace for the mares
Wednesday night (March 23) at Buffalo Raceway.
After four so-so efforts to start the season, Ugly Betty is
starting to regain her old form. She made it two straight victories by beating
Mach This Way by 2-1/2 lengths in 1:57.4 over the fast track.
Retaking the lead just past the quarter-mile marker from
Mach This Way (Ron Beback Jr.), Ugly Betty and driver Billy Davis Jr. toured
the Hamburg half-mile oval worry-free the rest of the way home. A 29.3 last
panel was more than enough to hold off any threats and allowed Ugly Betty to
post the popular $3.20 victory.
Mach This Way held on for second place with Fashion Katie
(Drew Monti) finishing third.
Ugly Betty (Camluck-Red Road Rage), a winner of over $70,000
in 2015 thanks to 11 wins, has $11,084 in earnings this season and $255,312
lifetime. The 8-year-old mare is co-owned by trainer Jennifer Falcone and
Margaret Payne.
Todd Cummings and Davis Jr. each posted three victories
while Beback Jr. doubled on the night. Trainer Kirk Desmond conditioned two
winners.
The harness racing action will continue on Friday evening
when an 11-race card goes off at 5 p.m.
For more information including the latest news, race
results, replays and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
