EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — May 20, 2018 — The Meadowlands held the $15,000 first leg of the New Jersey Sires Stakes for harness racing sophomore pacers and trotters on Friday (May 18). The colts raced in non-bettting races, while the fillies were during the regular scheduled card.
The 3-year-old pacing colts was won by Melanie’s Fran (David Miller) trained by Kevin McDermott in 1:57.3. The son of Hypnotic Blue Chip owned by 80 Slot Right Stable of New Jersey, easily beat the competition, Hypnotico.
Shoshie Deo (George Brennan) took the first leg of 3-year-old colt trotters in 1:56.2. Trained by Deshawn Minor and owned by Annemette Minor, Shoshie Deo moved to the front at the quarter after U Need Stones made a break, making it an easy win for him. U Need Stones (Yannick Gingras) came back to finish second while Brutal Storm (Eric Abbatiello) came in third.
The Linda Toscano trainee Hypnotic Tale (David Miller) won the 3-year-old filly pacing division in 1:53.1. Owned by Ronald Mario, the Hypnotic Blue Chip sired filly sat patiently in the pocket then wore down the competition at the wire. Hurrikane Empress (Yannick Gingras) held on for second while Cruzinforavictory (Frank Milby) finished third.
The 3-year-old filly trotting division was won by Samis Rolin Stone (Brett Miller) also trained by Deshwan Minor in 1:56.4. The Wishing Stone filly owned by Daniel Lengacher took the lead at the half and never looked back. Diamondstone Us (David Miller) finished second and Take A Wish (Steve Smith) came in third.
The second leg of the New Jersey Sires Stakes for 3-year-olds is scheduled for Friday, May 25, 2018, at the Meadowlands.
Courtney Stafford