by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- A big early move paid off nicely late for
Lady London as she scored a mild surprise in Buffalo Raceway's $9,500
Filly and Mares Open Handicapped Pace on Wednesday night (Feb.10).
Lady London (Ray Fisher Jr.) returned a nice $13.60 to her
backers as she covered the mile in 1:56.1 over the good track, the fastest of
the young season at Buffalo Raceway. Heavily favored Blue Bell Bonnie (Jim
Morrill Jr.) was five lengths back in second while Perfect Blue Chip (Billy
Davis Jr.) was third in the compact field of five.
Blue Bell Bonnie was parked out until the opening quarter by
HP Sissy (James McNeight Jr.) and managed briefly to enjoy the lead until the
half. Lady London, sitting in fourth, used a big brush down the stretch the
first time and quickly took over command at the half in :57.4.
From there, Lady London left little doubt who the best was
as she cruised home to the blowout victory.
Owned by Vhf Racing LLC and trained by Sabrina Shaw, it was
the first win of the season in three attempts for Lady London (Big Jim-Maddam
Luck). The 8-year-old mare has earned $6,450 in 2021 and $177,327 lifetime.
Davis Jr. finished the night with four driving wins while
Fisher Jr. added two victories. Trainer Maria Rice sent three to the winner's
circle.
Racing will continue on Saturday evening at 5 p.m. with a
10-race program scheduled.
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