by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Red Clay wasn't asked to do much for more
than three quarters of the mile but when driver Shawn McDonough called on
him to go to work, he responded in a big way and captured the $10,000 Open Trot
at Buffalo Raceway on Friday night (July 15).
Getting a perfect pocket trip, Red Clay ($11.00) roared by
the pace-setting Winkys Pride in the stretch and scored a convincing two length
victory in 1:59.1 over the fast track.
Winkys Pride managed to grab the lead from the start and set
fractions of 28.3, 59.2 and 1:29.1. Red Clay in the meantime was more than
happy to draft along in second until the top of the lane.
When his opportunity arrived, Red Clay pounced on it and
rolled to the lead while Winkys Pride (Drew Monti) could do nothing but watch.
Serious George (Mike Caprio) showed some late trot and gobbled up the show
spot.
Co-owned by trainer Carmen Cappotelli and Patricia
Cappotelli, Red Clay (American Mike-Ersa Kash) now has three victories in 12
starts in 2016. The 6-year-old gelding has earned $20,526 this season and
$46,340 lifetime.
Todd Cummings and Kevin Cummings each had driving doubles
while trainer Angelo Nappo had two wins.
Action continues on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. with a
13-race card on tap. There's a $857 carryover in the Pick-5 which begins in the
fifth race.
For more information including upcoming promotions, race
replays, results and the latest news, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
