by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- After heading off to Vernon Downs for a
two-race stint, Wanna Rock N Roll was ready to give Buffalo Raceway another try
on Wednesday night (May.18). She made it successful return in the featured
$8,200 pace for the ladies.
Going gate to wire from the inside, Wanna Rock N Roll had
little trouble in disposing of five other rivals in scoring a 1-1/4 length over
Voltina in 1:56.1.
While the trip down the Thruway to Vernon Downs was
worthwhile resulting in a win and fourth place finish, Wanna Rock N Roll looked
more than comfortable back at Buffalo.
The heavily-favored Wanna Rock N Roll ($2.80) was able to
take the lead midway down the backstretch to the opening quarter. Driver Billy
Davis Jr. sat back from that point on with Wanna Rock N Roll and posted
fractions of 29.0, 58.8 and 1:27,2,
There looked to be some challenges coming in the stretch
from second place finisher Voltina (Kevin Cummings) and Ugly Betty (Drew Monti)
but neither managed to pose a serious threat in the end.
Owned by Rose Campbell and trained by Mike Carrubba, it was
the fifth win of the season in 15 starts for Wanna Rock N Roll (Rocknroll
Hanover-Cams Leading Lady). The win pushed the 5-year-old mare's earnings to
$39,975 in 2016 and $201,594 lifetime.
Davis Jr. finished the night with a triple while Shawn
McDonough and Ray Fisher Jr. doubled. Trainers JD Perrin and John Mungillo had
two victories apiece.
Racing will continue on Friday night with an 11-race card
set for 5 p.m. There's a $856 carryover in the Pick-5 which begins in the fifth
race.
For more information including the latest news, upcoming
promotions, race replays and results, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
