by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- All About Thechase was aptly named
for Buffalo Raceway's $10,900 Class A-Open Handicapped Trot on Friday
night (June 4) as he 'chased' longshot Lunar Credit for most of the mile before
finally catching him in deep stretch to snag the win.
The victory didn't come easy for All About
Thechase (Mike Caprio) but he did establish a new lifetime mark in
collecting the three quarter length victory in 1:58.0 over the fast track.
Lunar Credit (James McNeight Jr.) had to settle for a tough luck second place
finish while Mugshot Bro (Shawn McDonough) was third.
Lunar Credit, sent off at 50-to-1, handed out a parking
ticket to Mr Quaker early and put up splits of :29.4, :58.1 and 1:28.0. With Mr
Quaker retreating, the stubborn Lunar Credit did everything to try and
looked strong in the lane but just couldn't hold off All About
Thechase late.
Owned by the Caprio Stables and trained by Alana Caprio, it
was the second win in six tries in 2021 for the 5-year-old All About Thechase
(Conway Hall-Highway Cash). The triumph moved his seasonal earnings to $14,131
and $35,477 lifetime.
In the $8,600 Class B Trot, Arnold ($7.80) wasn't pleased in
getting away second off the starting gate so driver David McNeight III fired
him to the lead before the opening panel and cruised home after that, beating
J-S Swanman by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:59.4.
The favored Big Bill Breeze (McDonough) went to the top
early but Arnold played give and go, setting the splits of :30.2, :59.4 and
1:29.4. Heading down the stretch, Arnold felt no pressure and trotted away to
the victory over J-S Swanman (McNeight Jr.) with Classic Sunny (Kevin Cummings)
rolling in for third place.
Owned and trained by Cassandra Johnson, the 8-year-old
gelded Arnold (Donato Hanover-Precious Lindy) has now won three times in 17
starts this season. His bankroll on the campaign increased to $16,036 and
$175,221 in his career.
Kyle Cummings, McNeight III and McDonough each had two
victories in the sulky.
Racing will continue on Saturday evening with a 9-race
program set with a special 7:15 p.m. post time to accommodate for
the running of the Belmont Stakes.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, entries and results, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
