by
Dave Little, Meadowlands Media Relations
EAST
RUTHERFORD, NJ – A
crowd of 10,118 fans was on hand Saturday night at the Meadowlands to see some
very special races.
No,
not the Meadowlands Pace. The Hambletonian? Not until August.
The
evening featured the fifth annual editions of both the Ostrich Derby and
Cameltonian as Buddy Valastro, of TV’s “Cake Boss” fame, marked the event by
making a huge confection depicting an ostrich riding a camel. Free pieces of
Valastro’s creation were doled out to the crowd.
As
for the racing, in the Ostrich Derby, Cats Don’t Zig flew away from the gate
and stormed home an easy winner. Where’s Dorinda held off Bird Here by a long
neck for second.
The
Cameltonian saw another dominant performance as Sandstorm, racing close to the
grandstand rail throughout, was clear at the finish by open lengths. Smooty
Foots, Ernie Cameldino and Kamel Kardashing finished second through fourth,
respectively.
Management
at the Meadowlands wanted the racing fans to know how much they appreciated
their support on what was a big night at the track, as well as bidding a “job
well done” to all on their staff that helped make the evening happen.
MICHAEL’S
POWER-FUL: Michael’s
Power completed a dominant sweep of the Caramore Series, which had its $22,400
final on the card.
The
7-year-old gelded son of Camluck, driven by Andy Miller and trained by Mark
Silva, made the top at the three-eighths before sprinting clear of his foes
through the stretch to record a 4½-length win in 1:50. Andwin Hanover was
second with Card Shock third. As the 1-9 public choice, Michael’s Power paid
$2.20 to win for owners Jeffrey and Michael Snyder, and now has 36 wins in 91
career starts, good for career earnings of almost $1.9 million.
THEY
KEEP GROWING: The
carryovers for the Big M’s two 20 cent Jackpot Super High Five wagers continue
to expand. The 5th race wager now has a carryover of $18,995.14
while the 12th race wager’s account has swelled to $261,110.32. Both
pots of gold will be up for grabs when the Big M returns with live racing
Friday at 7 p.m.
