by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Kaitlyn Rae broke into the win column for
the first time this season as she was able to register a half length victory
over Sentimental Lady in Buffalo Raceway's featured $8,400 Class B event for
the distaff pacers. She covered the mile in 1:57.1 over the fast track.
After posting 14 victories and putting over $83,000 in the
bank in 2018, it's been a tough go for Kaitlyn Rae to reach the winner's circle
this year. She notch four second place finishes and a third in 13 tries during
the drought but finally got that elusive first win on Wednesday night (May 15).
Cruising along in fourth place as Good Lookin Woman (Jim
Morrill Jr.) put up fractions of :29.0, :59,1 and 1:27.4, Kaitlyn Rae (Ray
Fisher Jr.) was first over and slowly cut into the lead.
Down the lane, Kaitlyn Rae ($3.30) was able to wear down the
pace-setting Good Lookin Woman and hold back the late rushes of Sentimental
Lady (Drew Monti) and Carrickmannon N (Kevin Cummings) who were second and
third respectively.
Owned and trained by Riley Asher-Stalbaum, Kaitlyn Rae
(Cheyenne Rei-I C U Lookin) is a 10-year-old mare that has now won $17,705 this
season and $422,494 lifetime. It was also her 63rd career win.
Shawn McDonough completed the night with a driving/training
double while Fisher Jr. collected two wins in the bike. Marc Shuttleworth had a
pair of training victories.
Racing will continue on Friday night with an eight race card
slated for 5 p.m. There's a $752 carryover in the Pick-5 which begins in the
second race. There will be a 10-race program on Saturday with a special 7:15
p.m. post time in order to accommodate the running of the Preakness Stakes.
For more information including the latest news, race
replays, entries, results, upcoming promotions and simulcast schedule, go to www.buffaloraceway.com
