by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- It's a very rare occurrence when BZ Glide
draws the inside post at Buffalo Raceway. It happened on Friday night (May 27)
in the $10,000 Open Trot and BZ Glide took full advantage of it by posting a
gate-to-wire victory over Lutetium in 1:57.1 over the fast track.
Usually known for his closing kick, BZ Glide ($3.40) started
from the pylons and had to deal with the front-running Lutetium who scored from
the two hole. Lutetium tried to leave but BZ Glide and driver Mike
Caprio quickly put a stop to that thought.
Just before the opening quarter pole Lutetium (Kevin
Cummings) had decided being parked wasn't the answer and had to settle back
behind the pace-setting BZ Glide. With fractions of 28.0, 58.1 and 1:27.4, the
race boiled down to a three horse affair.
BZ Glide turned for home a length in front with Lutetium
attacking from the inside and Northern Bullet (Jim Morrill Jr.) on the outside.
BZ Glide managed to stay strong in the lane and easily held off Lutetium and
Northern Bullet who finished in second and third respectively. The margin of
victory was a length.
Owned by the Caprio Stable LLC and trained by Alana Caprio,
it was the first win in three starts for BZ Glide (Yankee Glide-Bloomer
Zoomer). The 7-year-old gelding has now earned $7,000 this season and $176,167
lifetime.
Morrill Jr. had a five-bagger while Kevin Cummings and Shawn
McDonough doubled in the bike. Buffalo Raceway leading trainer JD Perrin posted
two wins.
Racing will continue on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. with an
11-race card scheduled.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, results and upcoming promotions. go to www.buffaloraceway.com
