by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Whosurpal was claimed two weeks ago for
$15,000 by Tessa Roland and Thomas Mazzone and the 6-year-old gelding is sure
making a great impression with his new connections.
After rolling to an 8-3/4 length victory last week in 1:53.3
in a $7,400 conditioned pace in his debut in the JD Perrin barn, Whosurpal
stepped up in class and found the $10,000 Open Pace at Buffalo Raceway a breeze
as well by coasting to an easy 2-1/4 length victory over China Dream in 1:54.4
on Saturday night (July 16).
Driven for the second straight week by Jim Morrill Jr.,
Whosurpal sat fourth behind the pace-setting He's Got It (Ron Beback Jr.) to
the half in 57.1.
But down the backside the final time, Whosurpal was first
over and brushed to the lead without any trouble, opening up a commanding six
length advantage at the top of the lane. Midway through the stretch, Morrill
Jr. throttled down Whosurpal and beat the non-threatening China Dream while Bad
Fox (Lee Dahn) was third.
It was the third victory in 25 starts this season for
Whosurpal (Whosurboy-Galyn Seelster), a winner of $31,112 this season and
$115,308 lifetime.
Morrill Jr. finished the card with five victories while Todd
Cummings had a double. Perrin had a training four-bagger and Roland had four
trips to the winner's circle as an owner.
There's an 11-race card set for Sunday afternoon at 12:30
p.m. The New York Sire Stakes will be in town with the 3-year-old filly
trotters to square off in a pair of $60,200 events. There will also be action
in the Excelsior A and B Series.
For more information including upcoming promotions, race
replays, results and the latest news, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
