A field of seven conditioned trotters squared off in the featured harness racing event at Harrah's Philadelphia on a cold and cloudy Thursday afternoon.
The wagering public placed their support behind Reima Kuisla's Appomattox (Yannick Gingras). The 6-year-old son of Yankee Glide is coming off of a second place finish against open trotters at the Meadowlands.
At the start, Appomattox fired quickly off the wings, securing the lead before the quarter (:28.1). Four-year-old Razor Ramone (Dave Miller) settled in behind, with the races lone mare Photosavvy getting away third. After rating a :29.2 second quarter, Appomattox faced a first over challenge from Photsavvy, but was able to sprint clear in the stretch and win by two lengths, stopping the clock in 1:53.4.
It was the twelfth career win for the Ron Burke trainee, with career earnings just under the $500,000 mark.
Photosavvy was second, while Possessed Fashion (Brett Miller) finished third. The winner paid $3.40.
Harrah's Philadelphia