by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Always N The Money ($28.00) cashed in on
Buffalo Raceway's featured $8,800 pace on Saturday night (March 24) by holding
back the late challenge of Im So Handsome by a neck in 1:56.1 over the fast
track.
A perfect early first over move just before the half mile
station by Always N The Money proved to be the winning decision by driver Shawn
McDonough. Sitting fourth coming to the mid way point, Always N The Money went
to the outside and quickly cleared to the lead and enjoyed the clean air until
the top of the stretch.
From there, Always N The Money had pressure coming from all
angles but was able to fight off the serious threats of Im So Handsome (Shawn
Gray) and the favored Hardts Or Bettor (David McNeight III) who were second and
third respectively.
Owned and trained by Jodie Cullen, it was the second victory
in eight starts for the 8-year-old Always N The Money (Always A
Virgin-Abbeycrombie). The gelding has now put $12,856 in the bank this season
and $247,816 lifetime.
Gray ended the night with four victories in the sulky with
Ray Fisher Jr. and Drew Monti getting doubles. Trainer James Clouser Jr.
conditioned four winners.
Racing will resume on Wednesday night at 5 p.m. with an
11-race program scheduled.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, results, entries and upcoming promotions, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
