A field of 8 upper-conditioned level pacers took the stage for the featured event at the harness racing meeting on Sunday afternoon (July 5) from Harrah's Philadelphia, going for a purse of $22,000.
The heavy favorite in the wagering was Jimmy Takter trainee Somewhere In L A.
The 4-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere is coming off of a stellar 2014 campaign, which saw him earn over $500,000 in 24 starts.
He started quickly from the pole position, leading at the quarter in a rated :27.3.
Scott Di Domenico trainee Bettors Glass drafted with pocket position, while Burke representative Rediscovery (Yannick Gingras) attacked first-over at the half (:56).
Somewhere In L A maintained the advantage at three-quarters (1:23.3) before increasing the margin to 2 lengths at the head of the lane.
Bettors Glass (Tim Tetrick) was able to make headway in the stretch tho, missing Somewhere In L A by just a head at the finish, in a final time of 1:50.4.
It was the first win of the year for Somewhere In L A, who paid $3.00 to win.
Bestjetyet (Geo. Napolitano Jr.) rallied for third.
Somewhere In L A is owned by J&T Silva Stables, Deo Volente Farms, and T L P Stables.
Michael Bozich