by John Manzi for GLADA
Northfield, Ohio--It isn't usual for a trotter to get away
eighth from the two hole and then grind his way back into contention and
finally trot to the front at the top of the stretch and go on to a 2-1/2
length triumph over seven others. But that was precisely what Larry
Ferrari's So Wishful did in the $9200 GLADA trot tonight at Northfield
Park.
When the starter turned the field loose Steve Oldford
grabbed the lead with Hititoutofthepark and led his competition by the
first quarter in :29.2 with So Wishful languaging at the back of the pack at
that point.
Oldford continued to show the way and was being
stalked by Eddie Miller with Son Of Sona and the two trotters were first and
second when they zipped by the half in :58.3. Meanwhile Ferrari and So Wishful
were making up ground and were sixth at that point. But with a burst of speed
up the backside So Wishful rallied up alongside Hititoutofthepark and the two
were side by side as they straightened for home. And with his momentum So
Wishful vaulted to the lead as they headed for home and at the wire he was a
2-1/4 length winner. Hititoutofthepark was second best and Son Or Sona garnered
the show dough.
The winner is owned by Kiesha Ferrari and trained by his
driver. He paid $6.80 for win.
