by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Down On My Luck has had nothing but good
fortune since arriving at Buffalo Raceway after posting his second straight
victory in as many appearances locally with a head triumph over Upfront Countryboy
in the featured $11,500 Class AA pace.
Making his debut at Buffalo Raceway on April 13, Down On My
Luck was spectacular with an eight length in 1:54.2. Things were much tighter
this time around, but result was the same, a victory.
Getting a perfect first over trip by Drew Monti, Down On My
Luck ($4.30) took command of the race in the stretch but had to dig in late as
Upfront Countryboy (Shawn McDonough) put on some serious pressure but missed by
a head. Adonis Bay (David McNeight III) and China Dream (JD Wengerd) finished
in a dead heat for third.
It was the third win in 12 starts for Down On My Luck
(Camluck-False Alert). The 5-year-old gelding, owned by Robert Woodburn and
trained by Patrick Shepherd, has now earned $19,414 this year and $96,983 in
his career.
In the $11,000 Class AA Pace, Rose Run Ranger ($4.40) made
it two straight victories with a gate-to-wire decision over Harry Hoo N in
1:55.3.
With the field dwindled down to five due to the scratches of
Heaven Rocks and A F F Bigdaddy, Rose Run Ranger (Ray Fisher Jr.) fired right
off the starting vehicle and posted fractions of :29.0, :57.2 and 1:28.0.
There was little suspense through the lane as Rose Run
Ranger kept on task and enjoyed a 1-1/2 length advantage on the wire. Harry Hoo
N (McDonough) was second with Lucan Hanover (Wengerd) third.
Co-owned by the Burke Racing Stable LLC and Weaver Bruscemi
LLC, the 6-year-old gelded Rose Run Ranger (Major In Art-A And Gs Finest) has
now found the winner's circle three times in 12 starts. The victory upped his
seasonal bankroll to $22,760 and $98,736 lifetime.
Kevin Cummings completed the evening with a driving triple
while Fisher Jr. and McDonough had doubles. James Clouser Jr. had a pair of
training wins.
Racing will resume on Wednesday evening at 5 p.m. with a
nine-race card scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
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