Uncle Peter, making his final North American start before heading to Europe to
race in the Elitlopp was sent off as the 4/5 favorite, coupled with stable-mate
Not Afraid, and he did not disappoint.
Despite being taken off the pace, Uncle Peter was allowed to settle behind quick fractions of 26.2 and 54.4 as Daylon Magician and Sevruga took turns on the lead. Sevruga stole a 29.2 third quarter and turned for home with the lead, with World Champion Arch Madness breathing down his neck, racing first over.
At this point, Uncle Peter moved himself into perfect striking position, drafting behind Arch Madness, while Daylon Magician found himself locked in behind horses. In the stretch, Uncle Peter fanned out three-wide and began to reel in the leaders, as Sweet Justice even further out, was finishing with a flourish. On the wire, it was Uncle Peter getting up by a half-length over a game Sevruga with Sweet Justice right behind in third.
The first six trotters were separated by just two lengths, with Quick Deal the only exception, breaking before the start.
The win was number 10,999 in the Hall of Fame career of Dave Miller for trainer Jimmy Takter. Uncle Peter is owned by Christina Takter, Brixton Medical Ab, John and Jim Fielding and G.C. Fall.
Live racing on Derby weekend at The Meadowlands began before the pari-mutuel program with the $36,016 John Simpson Memorial for three year old filly pacers. The Grand Circuit stake drew just four entrants and launched the Friday card as a non-betting affair at 6:50pm.
Despite being taken off the pace, Uncle Peter was allowed to settle behind quick fractions of 26.2 and 54.4 as Daylon Magician and Sevruga took turns on the lead. Sevruga stole a 29.2 third quarter and turned for home with the lead, with World Champion Arch Madness breathing down his neck, racing first over.
At this point, Uncle Peter moved himself into perfect striking position, drafting behind Arch Madness, while Daylon Magician found himself locked in behind horses. In the stretch, Uncle Peter fanned out three-wide and began to reel in the leaders, as Sweet Justice even further out, was finishing with a flourish. On the wire, it was Uncle Peter getting up by a half-length over a game Sevruga with Sweet Justice right behind in third.
The first six trotters were separated by just two lengths, with Quick Deal the only exception, breaking before the start.
The win was number 10,999 in the Hall of Fame career of Dave Miller for trainer Jimmy Takter. Uncle Peter is owned by Christina Takter, Brixton Medical Ab, John and Jim Fielding and G.C. Fall.
Live racing on Derby weekend at The Meadowlands began before the pari-mutuel program with the $36,016 John Simpson Memorial for three year old filly pacers. The Grand Circuit stake drew just four entrants and launched the Friday card as a non-betting affair at 6:50pm.
Despite the light
turnout, the four fillies were well matched and each had a significant role to
play in the contesting of the race itself. The early pace was surprisingly
spirited with the Ron Burke trained pair aggressively driven away from the
gate. JK Molly sent for the front by David Miller and stable mate Surfside
Sexy, unable to find refuge, was forced to press on for Yannick Gingras
resulting in a 26.1 opener.
Once clear, Gingras
slowed the pace through a 59.2 middle half before encountering Rockingcam Park
and Tim Tetrick on the final bend. In the sprint for home Rockingcam Park put
Surfside Sexy away then had to contend with a late rally from Ken Doll J to
hang on by an inch for the 1:53.2 win.
Rockingcam Park
Stable, B&E Corbeil and J&T Silva Stables share ownership of the
Rocknroll Hanover and Ronnie Coyne is her trainer.
On the overnight
side, the sixth race was a $22,500 B-1/A-2 class for the fast pacing mares and
Scandalous Hanover found the charmed circle for the first time this year in her
fifth start. Dave Miller moved her first over as Art Ideal led the field by the
half in 55 flat, wore that one down then held off several closers for the 1:51-
win. Shine N Shimmer rallied up the rail to be second and Marty Party took the
show dough.
West Winds Stable
and Adriano Sorella share ownership of the gritty Dragon Again mare and Casie
Colemen is her trainer.
Including the Simpson non-betting event, Tim Tetrick won five races on the program, Yannick Gingras scored three times while Dave Miller and John Campbell had a pair of victories.
Racing resumes on Saturday with a 13-race program featuring a $47,253 division of the John Simpson Memorial for three year old pacing colts and geldings. The race includes five Meadowlands Pace-eligible contenders, including 9/5 morning line favorite JK Endofanera and 2-1 second-choice Allstar Partner.
The Meadowlands will open doors for simulcasting at 9:30 A.M. for the special Kentucky Derby simulcast, with the first race simulcast from Churchill Downs at 10:30 A.M. Kentucky Derby Post Time is scheduled for 6:24 P.M. Qualifier will begin at 9:45 A.M. Saturday's Kentucky Derby festivities are all day long and include a T-Shirt Giveaway, a $39.95 Victory Derby Buffet, Victory Terrace opening at 12:00 P.M., a Derby Hanicapping Seminar at Victory Sports Bar featuring the cast of the show "Horseplayers," where the Kentucky Derby can be seen in high-definition on the massive 12 by 20 foot high-definition screens. There is also a $500 Derby Hat Contest and a Million Dollar Ball Drop. Live harness racing begins at 7:15 P.M. Victory Nightclub will open it's doors at 10:00 P.M. for it's "Victory De Mayo" party, featuring music by renowned disc-jockey D.J. Sinatra and will broadcast the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana pay-per-view boxing extravaganza. For more details, visit playmeadowlands.com and to reserve table-service at Victory Nightclub, e-mail info@erockent.com.
Including the Simpson non-betting event, Tim Tetrick won five races on the program, Yannick Gingras scored three times while Dave Miller and John Campbell had a pair of victories.
Racing resumes on Saturday with a 13-race program featuring a $47,253 division of the John Simpson Memorial for three year old pacing colts and geldings. The race includes five Meadowlands Pace-eligible contenders, including 9/5 morning line favorite JK Endofanera and 2-1 second-choice Allstar Partner.
The Meadowlands will open doors for simulcasting at 9:30 A.M. for the special Kentucky Derby simulcast, with the first race simulcast from Churchill Downs at 10:30 A.M. Kentucky Derby Post Time is scheduled for 6:24 P.M. Qualifier will begin at 9:45 A.M. Saturday's Kentucky Derby festivities are all day long and include a T-Shirt Giveaway, a $39.95 Victory Derby Buffet, Victory Terrace opening at 12:00 P.M., a Derby Hanicapping Seminar at Victory Sports Bar featuring the cast of the show "Horseplayers," where the Kentucky Derby can be seen in high-definition on the massive 12 by 20 foot high-definition screens. There is also a $500 Derby Hat Contest and a Million Dollar Ball Drop. Live harness racing begins at 7:15 P.M. Victory Nightclub will open it's doors at 10:00 P.M. for it's "Victory De Mayo" party, featuring music by renowned disc-jockey D.J. Sinatra and will broadcast the Floyd Mayweather-Marcos Maidana pay-per-view boxing extravaganza. For more details, visit playmeadowlands.com and to reserve table-service at Victory Nightclub, e-mail info@erockent.com.
