Vernon, N.Y. --Åke Svanstedt, Inc. and Little E, LLC's Non
Stick ($2.70) remains undefeated in eight career starts after a comfortable
two-length win in her $40,600 New York Sire Stakes division on Saturday (May
28) evening at Vernon Downs.
Mark MacDonald wasted no time with the 3-year-old Lucky
Chucky filly, working clear of Goosebump Hanover (Chris Lems) before exiting
the straight. Non Stick was uncontested through splits of :28, :57.2, and 1:26,
working clear of her seven foes on the far turn. At head-stretch, Goosebump
Hanover vacated the pocket to give chase, but Non Stick maintained her clear
lead throughout under just mild encouragement for a 1:55 triumph. Earn Your
Wings (Charlie Norris) circled from the rear of the main group to take second,
while Dizzy Broad (Jim Morrill, Jr.) saved third off her cozy tracking trip.
Goosebump Hanover lacked any late burst from the pocket, finishing fourth.
Åke Svanstedt trains Non Stick, who has amassed $226,532
thus far in career earnings.
Mario Mazza's Stick of Butter ($7.20) prevailed in her Sire
Stakes division off an extended first-over bid, dueling clear of pacesetter
Straight A Student for a 1:54.3 win. Trainer Francisco del Cid drove the Lucky
Chucky filly.
Fair Winds Farm, Inc.'s Open Access ($33.80) also found the
winner's enclosure, vaulting off cover and collaring Fad Finance and Swinging
Royalty for a last-to-first 1:54.1 score. Charlie Norris drove the daughter of
Credit Winner for trainer Robert Baggitt, Jr.
As no one hit the 50¢ Pick 5, a carryover of $246.95 will
head to Monday (May 30) afternoon's card. Post time for the first of 12 races
on Memorial Day is set for 1:25 p.m. Eastern.
