by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Gallant Seelster ($4.70) put in a gallant
effort and easily strolled away for a two length victory over Littlebitaclass
in Buffalo Raceway's featured $10,000 Open Pace on Saturday night (April 15).
Drawing the inside post in the field of seven, Gallant
Seelster (David McNeight III) went gate-to-wire in a seasonal best 1:54.0 over
the fast track.
From the start, it was Gallant Seelster who was in command
as the rest of the field fell in behind in post position order. Setting markers
of 29.1, 57.3, and 1:26.2, Gallant Seelster dropped a 27.3 final panel to
squash the hopes of the closers.
Littlebitaclass (Ray Fisher Jr.) held on for second place
while Hot Deuce (Drew Monti) rallied for the show spot.
Owned by Pete Kibler, James Costa and Courtney McNeight, the
7-year-old gelded Gallant Seelster (Stonebridge Regal-Gold Not Silver) is
trained by David McNeight Jr. The victory was the sixth of the season for
Gallant Seelster, now a winner of $37,778 in 2017 and $426,707 lifetime.
Larry Stalbaum took the spotlight for the drivers with a
four-bagger, Fisher Jr. had a triple while McNeight III posted two victories.
Gerry Sarama and Sabrina Clevenger trained a pair of winners.
Racing will resume on Wednesday night at 5 p.m. with a
10-race card scheduled.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, results and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
