July 31, 2009--Vernon, New York
Flex The Muscle Sets Vernon Track Record
Flex The Muscle Wins at Vernon
Flex The Muscle, a freshman son of Muscles Yankee--Alix Hall--Conway Hall captured a $10,000 Kindergarten Classic division on July 31 at Vernon Downs in 1:57.3, a new track record for 2-year-old trotting colts. The youngster was steered by driver Gareth Dowse for trainer Ray Schnittker, who co-owns the colt with Jerry Silva and the Arden Homestead Stable. Flex The Muscle now has $31,183 in career earnings and his half-sister by Yankee Glide--SHEER GLIDE--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 31, 2009--Vernon, New York
Liebchen wins Kindergarten Division
Liebchen, a freshman daughter by Yanke Glide--Cartier Hall--Garland Lobell, captured her career debut in a $10,000 Kindergarten Division at Vernon Downs on July 31, trotting in 2:00s with trainer Jan Johnson at the lines for owner Joe Mendelson, who also bred the filly. Liebchen was foaled and raised at Peninsula Farm.
July 31, 2009--Ontario, Canada
I'll Wait For You Wins Gold Elimination
I'll Wait For You, a 3-year-old daughter by Kadabra--Blue Cookie--Baltic Speed, captured a $36,800 Gold Elimination on July 31 at Mohawk Raceway. Trevor Ritchie was in the sulky for trainer Daniel Creighton behind the filly, who won by four and 1/2 lengths in 1:56.4. Il'l Wait For You is owned by the Danterra Racing Stable of Strathroy, Ontario. The winner of $243,917 in her career was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at 2007 Forest City Sale for $62,000.
July 31, 2009--Yonkers, New York
Victor's Vicky Wins Open Trot
Victor's Vicky, a 6-year-old daughter by Valley Victor--Deaconess Hanover--Sierra Kosmos, captured a $48,000 Open Handicap Trot on July 31 at Yonkers Racing, timed in 1:55.4 with Jordan Stratton in the sulky. Co-owner Richard Johnson harnessed the winner of $402,872 for The Fabulous Farms of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. Victor's Vicky proves again the longevity and hardiness of the Valley Victors.Peninsula will sell five colts and five fillies by Valley Victor at 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 31, 2009--Columbus, Ohio
Chips And Wings Wins Governor's Cup Division
Chips And Wings, a sophomore son of Chip Chip Hooray--Silent Wings--Can't Be Jimmie, captured a $19,400 Governor's Cup division on July 31 at Scioto Downs. Matt Kakaley was at the lines for trainer Ronnie Burke as the colt was clocked in 1:58.1, winning by nearly four lengths. Chip And Wings now has $57,737 in his coffers for Burke Racing, Weaver Bruscemi, JJK Stables and Frank Baldachino.
July 31, 2009--Chester, Pennsylvania
Idle Hour Second in 1:52.1
Idle Hour, a son of Dragon Again--Lady Light--No Nukes, finished a strong second in 1:52.1 on July 31 in a $18,000 overnight pace at Chester for driver Montrell Teague and trainer George Teague, Jr., and owners Top Notch Racing, Elite Racing and Teague, Inc. of Delaware. The winner of $264,885 was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at the 2006 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. IF I REMEMBER--Idle Hour's half-brother from Ponder's first crop, will sell at the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 31, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Chimon Third in Haughton Eliminations
Chimon, a 2-year-old son of SJ's Caviar--Gildone--Muscles Yankee, finished third in a $20,000 Peter Haughton elimination on July 31 at The Meadowlands. Daniel Dube was behind the youngster for trainer Jimmy Takter and was timed in 1:57.4 Chimon now has $43,775 in career earnings for owners Christina Takter and John Fielding. Chimon was bred by Valley High Stable and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $45,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
Homerun Hitter, a son of Muscless Yankee--So So Chic--Sir Taurus, finished fourth in this same Peter Haughton elim, trotting in 1:57.4 for trainer Ray Schittker. Homerun Hitter was raised and sold for $150,000 by Peninsula Farm at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His Andover Hall half-brother--SLICKSTER--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 30, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Shoobee's Place Wins at The Big M
Shoobee's Place, a freshman son of Artsplace--Shoobeedobeedo--Jate Lobell, captured a $11,000 freshman conditioned pace in 1:52 at The Meadowlands on July 30 with Ron Pierce at the lines. It was the first win in four career tries for the youngster, who is conditioned by Richard Norman for owner-breeder David McDuffee of Nashua, NH. Shoobee's Place was foaled and raised at Peninsula Farm.
July 30, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Behindclosedoors Second in Merrie Annabell
Behindclosedoors, a freshman daughter by Andover Hall--Margarita Nights--Yankee Glide, finished second by a neck in 1:56.4 in a $20,000 elimiatnion of the Merrie Annabell at The Meadowlands on July 30. John Campbell was in the sulky for trainer Chuck Sylvester and owenrs Melvin Hartman, Herb Liverman and Dave McDuffee. Behindclosedoors sold for $125,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg and her full brother--MASTER BLASTER--sells in the 2009 Harrisburg Yearling Sale this fall.
July 30, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
In The Mean Time Second in Merrie Annabell
In The Mean Time, a a freshman daughter by Muscles Yankee--Soutaine Hanver--Donerail, finished a strong second in 1:55.3 in a $20,000 Merrie Annabell elimination at The Meadowlands on July 30. Mike Lachance was steering the filly for trainer Chuck Sylvester and owners Herb Liverman and Dave McDuffee. She was bred by David M. McDuffee & Irving Liverman, foaled and raised by Peninsula Farm.
July 28, 2009--Yonkers, New York
Brandnewgirlfriend Wins NYSS
Brandnewgirlfriend captured a $43,160 New York Sire Stakes on July 28 at Yonkers Raceway. The 3-year-old daughter by Conway Hall--Tiffany Gold--Armbro Goal was clocked in 2:00.2 for driver Brian Mattison and trainer Paul Kelley, and pushed her career earnings to $132,289 for owners Steve Michaels, Jim Winske, Paul Kelley and the East Pond Stable. Brandnewgirlfriend was bred by Peninsula Farm and Polly Hilliard, and was raised was and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $80,000 at the 2007 Standardbred Yearling Sale at Harrisburg.
July 28, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Kentucky Wildcat Third in Arden
Kentucky Wildcat, a freshman son of Valley Victor--Expressive Chip--Pine Chip, finished third in a $20,000 Arden Homstead Stake at The Meadows on July 28. Mike Wilder was in the sulky for trainer Peter Foley. This youngster is owned by the Hatfield Stables of Columbus, Ohio and was bred by Walstan Farm and sold by Peninsula at 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale for $30,000. Peninsula will sell his full brother--THE EVICTOR--at 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 26, 2009--Nicols, New York
Peninsula Grads Show Up Ready in NYSS
Peninsula Farm graduates had a strong showing at Tioga Downs on July 26 in New York Sire Stakes contests.
What A Winner, a freshman son of Credit Winner--Whata Chippie--Pine Chip, posted a 2:01.2 clocking in his career debut in the $29,328 event, with driver-trainer Jim Doherty at the lines, who owns the colt in partnership with Thomas Dillion and Terrax Inc. What A Winner was bred by the George Sholty Stable and sold for $165,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
In this same divison Winmecredit, by Credit Winner--Valley Dancing--Valley Victory, finished third. He was bred and raised by Silver Linden Farm and sold for $60,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His full brother--YOUWANNADANCE--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
Hall’s A Burnin finished a solid third in another NYSS division. The freshman son of Conway Hall--Kindling--Pine Chip was bred by Caroline Gerry and Marjorie Ryland, and sold in the Peninsula Farm consingment for $45,000 at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. His full sister--LAUREL LANE--sells in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearing Sale this fall.
Blacktuxwhitesocks, a freshman son of Credit Winner--True Blue Victory--Valley Victory, finished third in his division, timed in 2:00. He was bred by Valley High Stable and raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $65,000 in the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 26, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Gliding Fashion Wins Mohawk Stake
Gliding Fashion, a freshman daughter of Yankee Glide--Fashionable Liv--Garland Lobell, captured the $18,400 In Free Stake at Mohawk Raceway on July 26. The young lass was clocked in a career best 2:01.2 with driver Sylvain Fillion a the lines for trainer Robert Fellows. She pushed her career earnings to $23,060 with the win, her first in three lifetime starts for owners Robert Fellows, Stephan Bregman, George Wilton and Hartley Borenstein.
Gliding Fashion's full brother--CHASINGUTLEY--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
In the other $18,400 In Free Stake divison, Scottish Starlet, a daughter of Angus Hall--NY Starlet--Lindy Lane, was second in 2:02 for driver Paul MacDonell and trainer Michael Keeling and owners PC Wellwood Enterprises, H Charles Armstrong and Robert E Fasken.
This filly was bred by Valley High Stable and sold for $80,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 26, 2009--Lexington, Kentucky
Just A Valley Gal Wins at The Red Mile
Just A Valley Gal, a daughter of Valley Victor--Just Having Fun--Royal Prestige, captured the fifth race of her brief, six-start career, on July 26 at the Red Mile. Joe Putnam steered the filly for trainer Stacy Ruddick in a career best 2:04.3 for the one mile test in a $2,000 Kentucky Filly Stake. Just A Valley Gal pushed her lifetime earnings to $6,480 with the win for owner Jack Holton of Westfield, Indiana. She was bred by Robert Rietveld and sold by Peninsula Farm for $20,000 at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. Two other Valley Victor daughters--Valleyofthegoddess (out of Viking's Goddess) and Unknown Valley (out of Unknown Profit)--each finished second and third respectively, in this same division.
July 26, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Elusive Desire Wins Canadian Breeders Championship
Elusive Desire, a 3-year-old daughter of Angus Hall--Valley Amber--Valley Victory, won the
$155,417 Canadian Breeders Championship in stakes record time of 1:54.4 for Paul MacDonell and trainer Mike Keeling on July 26 at Mohawk Raceway. The filly notched her fifth win of the season for owners PC Wellwood Enterprises Inc., Charlie Armstrong and Robert Fasken, and pushed her career earnings to over the half-a-million mark in the process. Elusive Desire sold for $65,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 25, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Ginger And Fred Win Tarport Hap Division
Ginger And Fred win the Tarport Hap
Ginger And Fred scored a 1 3/4-length victory in the first of two $81,000 Tarport Hap divisions for three-year-old filly pacers Saturday night, July 25 at the Meadowlands. The sophomore daughter of Real Artist--Graceful Motion--Beach Towel was reined by Dave Palone in 1:50.4 for trainer Ronnie Burke. Ginger And Fred improved her record to four wins in seven starts this season. Lifetime, she has won 10 of 20 races and $365,412 for owners Howard Taylor, Robert Feldman, Edwin Gold, all of Pennsylvania, and Jerry Silva of Long Beach, New York. She sold for $25,000 in the Peninsula Farm Consignment at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 24, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Margarita Mary Wins Big M Trot
Margarita Mary, a sophomore daughter by Andover Hall--Pacific Photo--SJ's Photo, captured a $25,000 conditioned trot at The Meadowlands on July 24 in a career best 1:55.1. The filly was piloted by George Brennan for trainer and co-owner Steve Elliot, who owns her in partnership with Alton Lynch, Jr. Margarita Mary, a winner of $14,992 in her career, was bred by Ed Lohmeyer & Joan Stoddard, and sold for $37,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her half-sister by Broadway Hall--VERTICAL TAKEOFF--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 24, 2009--Buffalo, New York
Secret Credit Second in NYSS
Secret Credit, a 2-year-old filly by Credit Winner--Secret Choice--Yankee Glide, finished a strong second in a $22,077 New York Sire Stakes test on July 24 at Buffalo Raceway. The speedy filly was clocked in 2:01.3 for driver Brian Mattison and trainer Paul Kelley, who owns the filly in partnership with William Weaver. She was bred by Silver Linden Farm and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $90,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her three-quarter brother by Chocolatier--CHOCOLATECHOICE--sells in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 23, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
IL Vilaggio Wins $200,000 NJSS
IL Vilaggio & Tim Tetrick
IL Vilaggio captured the $200,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes Final on July 23 at The Meadowlands, clocked in 1:56 over a sloppy track. Tim Tetrick was at the lines behind the freshman son of Yankee Glide--Dance To Market--Balanced Image for trainer Erv Miller and owners Brittany Farms, Blue Chip Bloodstock and the IL Vilaggio Partners. IL Vilaggio was bred by Diane Ingham and Harry Rutherford, and sold for $100,000 by Peninsula Farm at 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. His Angus Hall yearling half-sister--DANCIN DARLIN--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at 2009 Canadian Open Yearling Sale.
July 20, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Sooner Than Later Wins $130,000 OSS Gold Series Final
Sooner Than Later
Sooner Than Later, a sophomore daughter of Striking Sahbra--New Image Soon--Balanced Image, rocked to a track record-equaling clocking of 2:00.4 in the $130,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Series final on July 20 at Grand River Raceway. Trevor Ritchie reined the Doug McIntosh-trained filly for owners Bill Weaver and Dough McIntosh, who pushed her career earnings to $101,116 with the victory. Sooner Than Later had also captured her OSS Gold Series elim in 2:02.3 after finishing second in the $63,467 Robert Stewart Stakes division at Mohawk on July 5. Her half-sister by Yankee Glide--GLIDIN ON HOME--sells in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 20, 2009--Chester, Pennsylvania
Chimon Wins PASS
Chimon, a freshman son of SJ's Caviar--Gildone--Muscles Yankee, captured a $53,346 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes on July 20 at Chester, trotting in a career best 1:59 for driver Daniel Dube. This youngster is conditioned by Jimmy Takter for owners Christina Takter and John Fielding, and now has $41,375 in career earnings. Chimon was bred by Valley High Stable and sold for $45,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 20, 2009--Nichols, New York
Brandnewgirlfriend Wins Tompkins-Geers
Brandnewgirlfriend, a 3-year-old daughter by Conway Hall--Tiffany Gold--Armbro Goal, captured her eighth start of the season in nine tries, winning the $39,903 Tompkins-Geers in 1:57 on July 20 at Tioga Downs. Reined by Brian Mattison for trainer Paul Kelley, this speedy sophomore now has $110,709 in her career coffers for owners Steve Michaels, Jim Winske, Paul Kelley and the East Pond Stable. Brandnewgirlfriend was bred by Peninsula Farm and Polly Hilliard, and was raised was and sold for $80,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Yearling Sale at Harrisburg.
July 20, 2009--Toronto, Ontario
Look Closer Wins Baby Race
Look Closer, a freshman son of Muscles Yankee--My Own Hanover--Malabar Man, captured a baby race at Mohawk Raceway on July 20 for driver Paul MacDonell. Trained and owned by Paula Wellwood, this youngster was clocked in 2:01.2 for his effort. Look Closer was bred by Valley High Stable, and was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $55,000 in the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His half-brother by Chocolatier--IT WAS ME--sells in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 20, 2009--Toronto, Canada
Scottish Scarlet Wins Baby Race
Scottish Starlet, a daughter of Angus Hall--NY Starlet--Lindy Lane, captured a baby race at Mohawk Raceway on July 20 in 2:01.2. Paul MacDonell was in the sulky for trainer Michael Keeling and owners PC Wellwood Enterprises, H Charles Armstrong and Robert E Fasken.
This fine filly was bred by Valley High Stable and sold for $80,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 19, 2009--Chester, Pennsylvania
Behindclosedoors Wins PASS
Behindclosedoors, a freshman daughter by Andover Hall--Margarita Nights--Yankee Glide, captured a $52,184 Pennsylvannia Sires Stakes in a career best 1:59f, at Chester on July 19. This 2-year-old filly was guided by John Campbell for trainer Chuck Sylvester, and now has two wins and one second in three career starts, with $48,297 in earnings for owner Melvin Hartman, Herb Liverman and Dave McDuffee. Behindclosedoors was sold by Peninsula Farm for $125,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg and her full brother--MASTER BLASTER--sells in the 2009 Harrisburg Yearling Sale this fall.
July 19, 2009--Chester, Pennsylvania
Dominus Wins Stallion Series Division
Dominus, a freshman son by Andover Hall--So Wonderful--Donerail, captured his pari-mutuel debut in 1:59.3 at Chester on July 19 in a $20,000 division of the Stallion Series. The youngster was driven by trainer Trond Smedshammer for owners Ted Gewertz, the American Viking Racing Stable, Robert Feldman and the Rojan Stables. Dominus was bred by Patti Hogan, DVM, and sold for $90,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. Dominus' half-brother by Credit Winner--POPPY HILLS--will sell in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 19, 2009--Nichols, New York
Shanghai Lil Wins Tompkins-Geers at Tioga
Shanghai Lil, a sophomore daughter by Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt--Artsplace, captured a $33,403 Tompkins-Geers 3-year-old filly pace on July 19 at Tioga Downs. Jim Morrill, Jr. was in the sulky for trainer Pete Foley as Shanghai Lil was clocked in 1:54. Owned by All Star Racing of New Jersey, Shanghai Lil owns a career mark of p,2,1:51.2M and $303,618 in career earnings from six wins, three seconds and five thirds in 17 starts. She was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $45,000 in the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale and her half-sister--MARGARITA MONDAY--sell in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 19, 2009--Nichols, New York
Tip The Tide Wins Tompkins-Geers at Tioga
Tip The Tide captured a $41,902 Tompkins-Geers at Tioga Downs on July 19, pacing in 1:57.4 for driver Howard Okusko. The sophomore son of Conway Hall--Olympics--Muscles Yankee is conditioned by Jessica Okusko for owners the Purple Haze Stable of New York, and has $68,183 in career earnings. Tip The Tide was bred by L&L DeVisser and was raised by Peninsula Farm and sold for $80,000 in the Peninsula consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 19, 2009--Nichols, New York
Winmecredit Third in Tompkins-Geers at Tioga
Winmecredit, a freshman son of Credit Winner--Valley Dancing--Valley Victory, finished third in his career debut at Tioga Downs on July 19, clocked in 2:01 for the $31,370 Tompkins-Geers 2-Year-Old Stake. He was driven by Matt Kakaley for trainer Jake Leamon and Robert Rosenheim Stables, owner. He was bred and raised by Silver Linden Farm and sold for $60,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His full brother--YOUWANNADANCE--sells at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 18, 2009--Thunder Ridge, Kentucky
Meghan's Halfmoon Wins Kentucky Fair Stake
Meghan’s Halfmoon, a daughter by Valley Victor--Meghan's Memories--Mystic Park, captured a Kentucky Fair Stake at Thunder Ridge on July 18 in a career best 2:05.1 with trainer Steve Carter in the sulky. This impressive filly was bred by Peninsula Farm and is owned by Steve Carter, Chuck Grubbs and Robert Reid. Just A Valley Gal (by Valley Victor--Just Having Fun--Royal Prestige) finished third in this same event.
July 18, 2009--Thunder Ridge, Kentucky
Defend The Rock Wins Kentucky Fair Stake
Defend The Rock, a freshman son of Valley Victor--Jolly Jessica--Keep It A Secret captured a Kentucky Fair Stake test on July 18 in a career best 2:05.3. Trainer and co-owner Bobby Brower did the steering for partner Debra Garland of Indianapolis. Rival Fort Worth, a freshman son of Valley Victor--Sugar Chip--Pine Chip, was third for driver-trainer Tyler Shehan and owner David Arboe of Clarksville, Tennesse.
July 18, 2009--Thunder Ridge, Kentucky
Doc's Valentine Wins Kentucky Fair Stake
Doc’s Valentine, a freshman daughter by Cam's Eclipse--Awesome Viking--Jate Lobell, captured a Kentucky Filly Stake in 2:02h at Thunder Ridge, Kentucky on July 18. Trainer Randy Jerrell was in the sulky for owner Andrew Roberts of Lexington, Kentucky.
July 18, 2009--Yonkers, New York
Gooch Wins at Yonkers in 1:52.4
Gooch, a 4-year-old son of Cam's Eclipse--Bridgett K--No Nukes, captured a $34,000 conditioned pace at Yonkers on July 18 in a career best 1:52.4 for driver Jason Bartlett. Linda Toscano trains the pacer for owners Jordan Farkas, Jeff Rabinowitz, Glenn Silverstein and Robert Wood. Gooch now has $162,253 in career earings.
July 17, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Peninsula Grads Finish First & Second in CBC Divisions
Two divisions of the Canadian Breeders Championships were contested on July 17 at Mohawk Raceway in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Elusive Desire, a 3-year-old daughter of Angus Hall--Valley Amber--Valley Victory, won the first $28,641 CBC division in a sparkling 1:55.4 for driver Paul MacDonell and trainer Michael Keeling by three lengths over her nearest rival. The sophomore filly pushed her career earnings to $484,088 for owners PC Wellwood Enterprises, H.Charles Armstrong and Robert Fasken. Elusive Desire sold for $65,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
I’ll Wait For You, a sophomore daughter by Kadabra--Blue Cookie--Baltic Speed, finished second in the following $28,641 division, clocked in 1:57 for driver Trevor Ritchie and trainer Daniel Creighton. She is owned by the Danterra Racing Stable of Strathroy, Ontario, and now has $218,369 in career earnings. I'll Wait For You was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at 2007 Forest City Sale for $62,000.
July 17, 2009--Yonkers, New York
Victor's Vicky Wins Open Trot
Victor’s Vicky, a 6-year-old daughter by Valley Victor--Deaconess Hanover--Sierra Kosmos, captured the $48,000 Open Handicap Trot at Yonkers on July 17 in 1:56 for driver Jordan Stratton and trainer Richard Johnson. Victor's Vicky is co-owned by Johnson and The Fabulous Farms of Glen Ridge, New Jersey. She now has 32 career wins and $373,112 in lifetime earnings and $96,120 in seasonal earnings. Peninsula will sell five colts and five fillies by Valley Victor at 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 17, 2009--Vernon, New York
Hall's A Burning Second
Hall’s A Burnin, a freshman son of Conway Hall--Kindling--Pine Chip, finished second in just his second career start at Vernon Downs on July 17, clocked in 1:58.3 for driver Howard Okusko, Jr. Trained by Jessica Oskusko for the Purple Haze Stable of New York, Hall's A Burnin was bred by Caroline Gerry & Marjorie Ryland and was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm at 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. His full sister--LAUREL LANE--sells in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 16, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Homerun Hitter Wins NJSS
Homerun Hitter, a freshman son of Muscles Yankee--So So Chic--Sir Taurus, captured a $32,600 New Jersey Sire Stakes at The Meadowlands on July 16 in a career best 1:57.2 with trainer Ray Schnittker at the lines. Homerun Hitter is owned by the Homerun Hitter Stable and was bred by Yankeeland Farms of Maryland. Homerun Hitter was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $150,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His Andover Hall half-brother--SLICKSTER--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 16, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
IL Vilaggio Wins NJSS
IL Vilaggio, a 2-year-old son by Yankee Glide--Dance To Market--Balanced Image, captured a $33,100 New Jersey Sire Stakes at The Meadowlands on July 16 in a career best of 1:55.4. Tim Tetrick was at the lines of trainer Erv Miller and owners Brittany Farms, Blue Chip Bloodstock and the IL Vilaggio Partners. IL Vilaggio was bred by Diane Ingham &and Harry Rutherford, and was sold for $100,000 by Peninsula Farm at 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. His yearling halfl-sister by Angus Hall--DANCIN DARLIN--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at 2009 Canadian Open Yearling Sale.
July 16, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Reach Higher Wins ONSS
Reach Higher, a 2-year-old son of Striking Sahbra--Raising The Bar--Angus Hall, captured a $34,400 Ontario Sires Stakes on July 16 at Mohawk Raceway in Canada. The speedy freshman was clocked in a career best of 1:59.1 for driver Steve Condren and trainer John Kopas. The Estate of George Hempt Trust of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania and the KR Stable, Douglas Millard and LLK Stable of Ontario, Canada own the filly in partnership.. This half-brother to Raising Rachel was bred by Diane Ingrham and Harry Rutherford, and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $140,000 at the 2008 Forest City Sale. His half-sister by SJ's Caviar--RAISING RHONDA--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Canadian Open Sale.
July 16, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Quantum Starship wins ONSS
Quantum Starship, a freshman son of Striking Sahbra--Merry Yankee--Muscles Yankee, captured a $34,400 Ontario Sire Stakes on July 16 at Mohawk Raceway in Canada. The 2-year-old colt was clocked in a career best 1:57.3 with driver Trevor Ritchie at the lines for trainer Harold Lunde and owners the Quantum Farms Corporation of Minnesota. Quantum Starship's Broadway Hall half-sister--QUANTUM BOUNTY--sells in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale, October 7-11.
July 16, 2009---Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Built To Drive Wins PASS
Built To Drive, a 3-year-old son of Dragon Again--Faster Boots--Jate Lobell, captured a $42,223 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes on July 16 at The Meadows in 1:52.1 with Randy Tharps at the lines for trainer George Teague,Jr. Built To Drive has career earnings of $80,038 for owners K&R Racing and Teague Racing. He was bred by Peninsula Farm and Jules & Arlene Siegel, and was raised and sold for $57,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 16, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Doubleshotascotch Wins PASS
Doubleshotascotch, a 3-year-old gelded son of Dragon Again--Pacific Sister K--Western Hanover, captured a $42,623 PASS on July 16 at The Meadows. Eric Ledford was at the lines for trainer Kevin McDermott as the sophomore was timed in 1:52.2. Doubleshotascotch was bred by Joan Stoddard and was sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $60,000 at 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 15, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
The Chancellor Wins in 1:54.1
The Chancellor, a 3-year-old son of Yankee Glide--Prime Mistress--Super Bowl, captured an $11,000 conditioned trot in a career best of 1:54.1 at The Meadowlands on July 15 with Andy Miller in the sulky for trainer Julie Miller. The bay coltg pushed his career earnings to $142,975 for owners the Andy Miller Stable and the Arden Homestead Stable of New Jersey and New York. The Chancellor was sold by Peninsula Farm for $32,000 at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale and his half-sister by Valley Victor--JUSTA MOMENT AGO--sells in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale on October 7–11, 2009.
July 15, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Bordeaux Nourrir Second in PASS
Bordeaux Nourrir, a freshman daughter of Western Hanover--Latte Lady--Jenna's Beach Boy, finished second in a Pennsylvania Sires Stakes on July 15 at The Meadows, clocked in 1:53f with driver Yannck Gingras at the lines. Ronnie Burke trains the filly for owners the George Leon Stables of Pittsburg, PA. Bordeaux Nourrir now has $25,223 in career earnings. Bordeaux Nourrir was bred by Odds On Nourrir and sold by Peninsula Farm for $15,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 14, 2009--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Caress The Senses Wins in 1:53.3
Caress The Senses, a 5-year-old daughter by Andover Hall-Fiery Chip--Pine Chip, captured her second win in three starts this year, winning in a career best of 1:53.3f at the Poconos on July 14. Trainer John Duer was in the sulky as the mare pushed her career earnings to $92,765 for owners Peninsula Farm, JTD Duer, LLC and Bill Weaver.
July 14, 2009--Crete, Illinois
Overt Wins Hanover
Overt, a 3-year-old daughter of Valley Victory--Writtenonthewind--Super Ben Joe, captured a $36,900 Hanover Stake at Balmoral for sophomore trotters in a career best of 1:55.4 on July 14. Josh Sutton was at the lines for trainer Roger Welch, who conditions the filly for owners Philip Reitveld, Gordon Wright and Paul Gibson of Illinois and Michigan. Overt now has $110,959 in career earnings, and her full sister--WHISTLE INTHEWIND--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 14, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Peninsula Graduates Win PASS
A pair of Peninsula Farm graduates captured two of five divisions of the $247,590 Ramola Hanover Pennsylvania Sires Stakes at The Meadows on July 14.
Ginger And Fred Win in 1:50.4
Ginger And Fred paced the fastest division, winning in a career best of 1:50.4 in her divison for driver Dave Palone and trainer Ronnie Burke, who conditions the daughter of Real Artist--Graceful Motion--Beach Towel for owners Howard Taylor, Robert Feldman, Edwin Gold and Jerry Silva. Ginger And Fred now has $324,912 in career earnings, and sold for $25,000 in the Peninsula Farm Consignment at the 2007 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale
Backstreet Sweetie, a sophomore daughter of Dragon Again--Cindy's Place--Artsplace, captured her division in 1:52.3 with Mike Saftic at the lines for trainer John Pentland and owners Karen Carroll, Natalie Pentland and Mike Saftic. Backstreet Sweetie sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $27,000 at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 14, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
Atochia Wins Meadows Preferred Pace
Atochia, a 4-year-old gelded son of Dragon Againi--Hot Shot Michelle--Artsplace, captured the $27,900 Preferred Pace in 1:52 at The Meadows on July 14. Dave Palone was in the sulky for trainer Ronnie Burke as Atochia pushed his career earnings to $394,418 for owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi,JJK Stables and M1 Stables. Atochia sold for $75,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2006 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 14, 2009--Meadow Lands, Pennsylvania
The Beach Boy Wins Debut
The Beach Boy, a freshman son of Jenna's Beach Boy--Spicy Dumpling--Dexter Nukes, captured his career debut at The Meadows on July 14 in an $8,200 Maiden pace. Daniel Dube was at the lines as the youngster was clocked in 1:56f for trainer Michael Hall. The Beach Boy is owned by Tammy Creszence of Berlin, MD.
July 13, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Sooner Than Later Wins ONSS
Sooner Than Later, a freshman daughter of Striking Sahbra--New Image Soon--Balanced Image, captured a $34,400 Ontario Sires Stakes at Grand River Raceway on July 13 in a career best 2:02.3 by five lengths over her nearest rival. Trevor Ritchie was in the sulky for trainer Doug McIntosh, as this speedy 2-year-old pushed her career earnings to $31,060 with a wire-to-wire effort for owners Doug McIntosh and Bill Weaver. Sonner Than Later's half-sister by Yankee Glide--GLIDIN ON HOME--sells in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 13, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Striking Terror Wins ONSS Gold Elimination
Striking Terror, a 2-year-old daughter by Western Terror--ET's Camille--Camtastic, scored a winning debut effort on July 13 by winning her $34,400 Gold Elimination at Mohawk Raceway in 1:55.2. Randy Waples was at the lines for trainer Travis Alexander and owners the Fiddler's Creek Stable of Michigan. Striking Terror, with $17,200 in her coffers, was bred and raised by Sally Fish, and sold for $15,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 12, 2009--Ontario, Canada July 12, 2009--Ontario, CanadaDriftwood Second in Mohawk Trot
Driftwood, a sophomore son of Angus Hall--Lodgepole Pine--Pine Chip, finished a strong second in a $14,620 conditioned trot at Mohawk Raceway on July 12. The gelding was clocked in 1:58.3 for driver Philip Hudon and trainer Jerry Duford, and pushed his career earnings to $20,519 for the partnership of Jerry Duford, Joanne Wray, and Lloyd & Barbara Tylee. Driftwood was bred by George Hobbs and Peninsula Farm and sold for $60,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His Valley Victor half-brother--CAPTAIN GEORGE--sells in the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale this fall.
July 11, 2009--Ontario, Canada
Lisfinny Wins at Mohawk
Lisfinny, a 4-year-old son of The Panderosa--Lisaleen--Abercrombie, captured a high conditioned pace at Mohawk on July 11 in 1:52.1. Randy Waples was behind the winner of $250,855, who scored a career mark of p,3,1:50.1f for trainer Bob McIntosh in 2008. Lisfinny is owned by Bob McIntosh, CSX Stable and Al McIntosh Holdings of Ontario, and was raised by Tim Rooney and sold by Peninsula Farm for $100,000 at the 2006 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Lisfinny's Camluck half-brother--LISTOWEL--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 11, 2009--Lebanon, Kentucky
Justa Valley Gal Wins Fourth In A Row
Justa Valley Gal, a daughter of Valley Victor--Just Having Fun--Royal Prestige, captured her fourth straight win in as many career tries on July 11 at Lebanon, Kentucky. The freshman filly was clocked in 2:06 for driver Jack Gray, Jr. and trainer Stacey Ruddick in a $4,000 Kentucky Colt Stake, and pushed her career earnings to $5,000 for owner Jack Holton of Westfield, Indiana. Justa Valley Gal was bred by Robert Rietveld and sold by Peninsula Farm for $20,000 at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. Four daughters of Valley Victor nabbed the top four checks in this event: Justa Valley Gal the winner; Unknown Valley, third; Meghan's Halfmoon, fourth; and Miss Mel, fifth.
July 11, 2009--Lebanon, Kentucky
Fort Worth Wins Kentucky Colt Trot
Fort Worth, a gelded son of Valley Victor--Sugar Chip--Pine Chip, captured a $4,000 Kentucky Colt Stake for 2-year-old trotters on July 11 at Lebanon, Kentucky. The youngster was timed in a career best of 2:14h, and upped his career earnings to $4,560 for trainer-driver Tyler Shehan and owner David Arboe of Clarksville, TN.
July 11, 2009--Lebanon, Kentucky
Cam's Eclipse Fillies Finish One-Two in Kentucky Stake
A pair of Cam's Eclipse fillies finished first and second in a Kentucky Colt Stake at Lebanon, Kentucky on July 11. Last Eclipse (Cam's Eclipse--Vreni--Abercrombie) captured the $2,000 event in a career best of 2:02.1 by a neck over Doc's Valentine (Cam's Eclipse--Awesome Viking--Jate Lobell). Trainer-owner Larry Cooper of Mississipi was in the sulky behind Last Eclipse, while trainer Randy Jewell steered Doc's Valentine for owner Andy Roberts of Kentucky.
July 10, 2009--Vernon, New York
Secret Credit Wins NYSS
Secret Credit, a freshman daughter of Credit Winner--Secret Choice--Yankee Glide, captured her first career start in a New York Sires Stakes at Vernon Downs on July 10. She was clocked in 2:01 for driver Brian Mattison and trainer Paul Kelley, who owns the filly in partnership with William Weaver. She was bred by Silver Linden Farm and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment for $90,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her three-quarter brother by Chocolatier--CHOCOLATECHOICE--sells in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 10, 2009--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Behindclosedoors Second in Reynolds
Behindclosedoors, a freshman daughter of Andover Hall-Margarita Nights--Yankee Glide, finished second in a $26,180 Reynolds Stake on July 10 at Pocono Downs. Driven by Tom Jackson for trainer Chuck Sylvestor, Behindclosedoors was clocked in 1:59 for her effort. She is owned by Melvin Hartmann, Herb Liverman and Dave McDuffee and was sold by Peninsula Farm for $125,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her full brother--MASTER BLASTER--sells in the 2009 Harrisburg Yearling Sale this fall.
July 10, 2009--Tioga Downs
Peninsula Graduates Capture Zweig Trots
A pair of Peninsula Farm graduates captured a pair of $45,447 Zweig Trots for 3-year-old fillies at Tioga Downs on July 10.
Celebrity Juliet captured her division in 1:56.1 for driver Mike Lachance and trainer Staffan Lind. The sophomore daughter of Cantab Hall--Naked Lyric--Yankee Glide pushed her career earnings to $201,007 for owners the Celebrity Farms of New York.She was bred, raised and sold Peninsula Farm for $25,000 at the 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her full sister--LYRICAL LADY--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Harrisburg this coming fall.
Brandnewgirlfriend captured her division in 1:56 with Wally Hennessey at the controls for trainer Paul Kelley, pushing her career earnings to $90,758. She is a daughter by Conway Hall--Tiffany Gold--Armbro Goal, and is owned by Steve Michaels, Jim Winske, Paul Kelley and the East Pond Stable. Brandnewgirlfriend was bred by Peninsula Farm and Polly Hilliard, and was raised by Peninsula Farm for $80,000 at the 2007 Standardbred Yearling Sale at Harrisburg.
July 10, 2009--Columbus, Ohio
Chip Chip Hoorays Score in Ohio Sire Stakes
A pair of Chip Chip Hooray fillies captured Ohio Sire Stakes at Scioto Downs on July 10.
Get Chipped, a 3-year-old daughter by Chip Chip Hooray--Patti Page--American Winner, captured $21,200 Ohio Sire Stakes in 1:57.4 for driver Russell Swartz and trainer Marty Wollam. Get Chipped is owned by the Acadia Farms and Pat Holden of Ohio and pushed her career earnings to $112,233 with the win, the eighth of her career in 17 starts.
Mocho Jo, a sophomore daughter by Chip Chip Hooray--Jo's Gesture--Super Ben Joe, captured her Ohio Sire Stakes in a career best of 1:58.2 with trainer Chip Noble at the lines. Patricia Davis owns the filly, who has $72,508 in career earnings from ten lifetime wins in 15 starts.
July 10, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Nannina Wins Big M Baby Race
Nannina, a freshman daughter of Valley Victor--Nannina Ambrosio--American Winner, won a Meadowlands Baby Race on July 10 in 1:58 for driver Andy Miller and trainer Julie Miller.
Nannina is owned by Freida Ivory and Teresa Mitchell of Delaware. She was bred and raised by Walstan Farm, and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale for $37,000. This filly's full brother--VICTORY USA--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment this fall at the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale.
July 9, 2009--Monticello, New York
Double Dakota Wins NYSS
Double Dakota, a freshman son of Artiscape--Driven To Sin--Jenna's Beach Boy, captured his first career start on July 9 at Monticello Raceway in 1:59.1 with Jim Morrill, Jr., at the lines. The victory came in a $21,710 New York Sire Stakes test for the youngster, who is conditioned by Ronnie Burke for the partnership of Burke Racing Stable LLC, Lawrence Karr, Phillip Collura and Frank Baldachino. Double Dakota was bred by John Cummins, Genesis Racing Stable and Richard Kaster, and was sold by Peninsula Farm for $17,000 in the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 9, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Flex The Muscle Second in NJSS
Flex The Muscle, a freshman son of Muscles Yankee--Alix Hall--Conway Hall, finished second in a $33,100 New Jersey Sire Stakes event at The Meadowlands on July 9. Trainer Ray Schnittker was in the sulky as the colt was clocked in 1:58. Schnittker owns the youngster in partnership with Jerry Silva and the Arden Homestead Stable. Flex The Muscle was bred and raised by Silver Linden Farm and sold for $140,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Flex The Muscle's Yankee Glide half-sister--SHEER GLIDE--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 9, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Homerun Hitter Second in NJSS
Homerun Hitter, a freshman son of Muscles Yankee--So So Chic--Sir Taurus, was a strong second in a $32,600 New Jersey Sire Stakes on July 9 at The Meadowlands with trainer Ray Schnittker at the lines. This fine youngster is owned by the Homerun Hitter Stable of Middletown, New York, and was bred by Yankeeland Farms of Maryland. Homerun Hitter was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $150,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. His Andover Hall half-brother--SLICKSTER--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 8, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Cathywithac Second in NJSS
Cathywithac, by Yankee Glide--Carrigan Hall--Conway Hall, finished second in her third pari-mutuel start on July 8 at The Meadowlands in a $34,100 New Jersey Sire Stakes test for freshman fillies. Trainer Jan Johnson was in the sulky for owner Tomas Bertmark of Sweden as Cathwithac was clocked in 1:59.4, with a :28.3 final quarter brush. She now has $11,910 in her career coffers. Cathywithac was bred by Valley High Stable, and raised and sold in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg for $92,000. Her half-brother VALLEY HIGH--by Chocolatier--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at Harrisburg this fall.
July 8, 2009--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Bourdeaux Nourrir Second in Reynolds
Bordeaux Nourrir, a daughter of Western Hanover--Latte Lady--Jenna's Beach Boy, finished second in a $25,000 Reynolds division at The Poconos on July 8 for driver Greg Grismore and trainer Ronnie Burke. The freshman filly was timed in 1:54.1, with a :28.2 final panel clocking in just her second lifetime start, and pushed her career earnings to $15,202 for the George Leon Stable, LLC of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bordeaux Nourrir was bred by Odds On Nourrir and sold for $15,000 by Peninsula Farm in the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 7, 2009--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Chimon Wins Reynolds Division
Chimon, a 2-year-old son of SJ's Caviar--Gildone--Muscles Yankee, captured a division of the Reynolds Stake on July 7 at Pocono Downs. The freshman youngster was clocked in 1:59.2 for the mile test, which carried a purse of $29,404. Daniel Dube was at the lines for trainer Jimmy Takter and owners Christina Takter and John Fielding. Chimon was bred by Valley High Stable and sold for $45,000 in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. He now has $14,702 in career earnings from just two lifetime starts.
July 3, 2009--Anderson, Indiana
Girlie Tough Wins at Hoosier Park
Girlie Tough, a 4-year-old of Conway Hall--Southwind Flanders--Lindy Lane, captured a $10,000 conditioned trot at Hoosier Park in 1:57.4 with trainer Luke Plano at the lines. It was the fifith win of the season for the mare, who is owned by J Paul Reddam of Anaheim, California. She was bred by Valley High Stable and raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $115,000 at the 2006 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her Credit Winner half-brother--THE REPO MAN--sells in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 3, 2009--Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Princess Lindsay Wins at The Poconos
Princess Lindsay, a 3-year-old daughter by Muscles Yankee--Helping Hand--Pine Chip, captured a $7,500 conditioned trot at Pocono Downs on July 3, timed in 1:57.4. Jim Morrill, Jr. was at the lines for trainer Matthew Butcher, Jr., who co-owns the filly with Neal Oksenberg of Ontario. Princess Lindsay was raised and sold by Peninsula Farm for $17,000 at 2007 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg.
July 2, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Flex The Muscle wins Harriman Cup Division
Flex The Muscle, a 2-year-old son of Muscles Yankee--Alix Hall--Conway Hall, won a division of the $30,520 Harriman Cup on July 2 at the Meadowlands for trainer Ray Schnittker, who co-owns the youngster in partnership with Jerry Silva and the Arden Homestead Stable, in 1:59.1. He was bred and raised by Silver Linden Farm and sold by Peninsula Farm at 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg for $140,000. Flex The Muscle's half-sister by Yankee Glide--SHEER GLIDE--sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 1, 2009--East Rutherford, New Jersey
Behindclosedoors wins Acorn Division
Behindclosedoors, a freshman daughter of Andover Hall-Margarita Nights--Yankee Glide, captured a divison of the $31,320 Acorn Stakes on July 1 at The Meadowlands. This spry 2-year-old was handled capably by John Campbell and was clocked in 1:59.1 in her career debut for trainer Chuck Sylvester and owners Melvin Hartmann, Herb Liverman and Dave McDuffee. She was sold for Herb Liverman by Peninsula Farm for $125,000 at the 2008 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg. Her full brother--MASTER BLASTER--sells in the 2009 Harrisburg Yearling Sale this fall.
July 1, 2009--Crete, Illinois
Welchkin Wins ISOBA Stake
Welchkin, a sophomore son of Valley Victor--Miss Onree--Sorcerer Hanover, captured his fourth victory of the year, winning the $14,455 ISOBA Stake in 1:55.1 at Balmoral Park on July 1 in rein to Dale Hiteman for trainer Roger Welch. The 3-year-old chestnut gelding is owned by Roger Welch and the G&B Stable of Illinois
July 1, 2009--Lebanon, Kentucky
Valley Victory Progeny Fair Well in Kentucky Fair Colt & Filly Stakes
A pair of Valley Victor colts finished first and second in a Kentucky Fair Colt Stake for freshman trotters on July 1 at Lebanon, Kentucky.
Defend The Rock, a son of Valley Victor--Jolly Jessica--Keep It A Secret, stopped the timer in 2:06.4 in his first career victory with trainer Bobby Brower in the sulky. Defend The Rock is owned by Bobby Brower and Debra Garland of Indianapolis, Indiana and now has $3,440 in career earnings.
Fort Worth, by Valley Victor--Sugar Chip--Pine Chip, finished second in this same event for driver-trainer Tyler Shehan in the sulky for owner David Arboe of Clarksville, Tennesse.
Just A Valley Gal, a daughter of Valley Victor--Just Having Fun--Royal Prestige, captured a Kentucky Fair Filly Stake in 2:09.4 with Jack Gray, Jr. in the sulky for trainer Stacey Ruddick, her third career victory in as many tries. She now has $3,000 in career earnings for owner Jack Holton of Westfield, Indiana.
Miss Mel, a freshman daughter of Valley Victor--Eucalyptus--Striking Sahbra, finished second in this same event with trainer Randy Jerrell at the lines for owner Marion Bowles of Kevil, Kentucky.
July 1, 2009--Crete, Illinois
Makes You Wonder Wins Baby Race
Makes You Wonder, by Jenna's Beach Boy--Wonderbolt-Artsplace, captured a baby race on July 1 at Balmoral Park, pacing in Q2:01.2 for driver Travis Seekman and trainer Joe Seekman. This fine youngster is owned by the Sawgrass Farms of Beecher, Illinois and was bred, raised and sold by Peninsula at 2008 Lexington Selected sale for $50,000. Her half-sister by Ponder--MARGARITA MONDAY--will sell in the 2009 Standardbred Horse Sale at Harrisburg this fall.
July 1, 2009--Crete, Illinois
Odds On Riesling Second In Baby Debut
Odds On Riesling, a daughter of Artsplace--Melody's Diamond--Threefold, finished second in her baby race debut on July 1 at Balmoral, clocked in 2:03.1 with Josh Sutton at the lines for trainer Robin Schadt and Odds On Racing. Melody's Diamond first foal--a son by Ponder named HYPNOS NOURRIR, sells in the Peninsula Farm consignment at the 2009 Lexington Selected Yearling Sale. |
