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©2015 HORSEMAN PUBLISHING CO., LEXINGTON, KY USA • FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CALL (859) 276-4026 Takter Hopes For Elitlopp Double With Maven NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES Jimmy Takter won the 1998 Elitlopp with Moni Maker and he returns to ’s Solvalla Racetrack on Sunday with the 6-year-old trotting mare Maven, who has been in his barn since being purchased by Herb Liverman, John Field- ing and Joyce McClellan last October. Maven has competed solely overseas in 2015, with her starts including second-place finishes in the Grand Cri- terium de Vitesse in France and the Copenhagen Cup in Denmark, as well as a 1:54.2f mile-rated victory in a 1 5/16- AUG. 31 & SEPT. 1, 2015 mile contest at Solvalla on March 28 which resulted in her BLACK TYPE YEARLING SESSION — AUGUST 31 “I don’t want Elitlopp elimination. • BLACK TYPE YEARLING ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 1 • to see her Maven comes into the two-heat Elit- lopp off a second-place outing at ENTER ONLINE AT out first and www.bloodedhorse.com I don’t want Gavle Racetrack in Sweden, closing to see her late for driver Johnny Takter to finish third-over.” three lengths behind Mosaique Face, who earned an Elitlopp invite with –Jimmy Takter the victory. on Maven While Mosaique Face drew post 4 in the first of two Elitlopp elims, Maven will start from post 4 in the second elim. That field includes defending Elitlopp “There’s No Substitute for Experience” champ Timoko, who starts from post 7 with Bjorn Goop. JERRY HAWS CHARLES MORGAN (937) 947-1218 “I was listening on the phone when they did the draw and P.O. Box 187 • Wilmore, Kentucky 40390 Phone: (859) 858-4415 • Fax: (859) 858-8498 DEAN BEACHY & ASSOCIATES she was the first horse they called out, and when she drew [email protected] Auctioneers the four it was a relief,” said Jimmy Takter. “I think it could work out for her, it could be a good position. There are two positions I don’t want to see her: I don’t want to see her out WHAT’S INSIDE . . . first and I don’t want to see her third-over.” Wind Of The North ready for Elitlopp—pg. 2 Although Maven has but one win to show for her five No clear Elitlopp favorite—pg. 5 European outings, Jimmy Takter is satisfied with her per- Palone takes on Wewering Elitlopp day—pg. 6 formances. That includes Maven’s most recent runner-up In The Arsenal has half-mile expertise—pg. 7 effort, where she started from the outside post 7 with three trailers. Four NJSS finals on tap Saturday—pg. 8

“She’s made about $200,000, so she’s done fine,” said Tak- Decker has confidence in Night Pro—pg. 9 Adam Strom/stalltz Photo ter, who flew to Sweden on Wednesday. “It’s not that easy over there. She got bad posts every time, especially in Swe- den when you have three or four trailers. When you have the seven or eight post, where do you go? They go like crazy so how are you able to catch up? It’s really tough racing there.” Takter planned on training Maven Thursday at Goran Falk’s farm in Malmo, on the southern tip of Sweden and about an eight-hour ship north on Saturday to Solvalla. Takter said Maven has raced barefoot up front since her ar- rival overseas and she will do so again in the Elitlopp. He added blinker cups prior to the Copenhagen Cup, but he is unsure if that equipment change will continue for the mare Maven in the Elitlopp.—By Gordon Waterstone HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 2 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com

Wind Of The North Ready For Elitlopp FREE A U.S.-based trotter hasn’t won Sweden’s famed Elitlopp Program THIS WEEK’S since Moni Maker in 1998, but the red, white and blue has Pages FEATURED RACES two chances in this year’s renewal on Sunday in Maven and Wind Of The North. Friday, May 29 All times listed are local. While Maven has been competing overseas since the start Trackmaster PPs of 2015 for trainer Jimmy Takter—who won the Elitlopp with 6:55p Mea1 PASS 3CT Moni Maker—Wind Of The North arrived only last week 7:35p Mea3 PASS 3CT Trackmaster PPs after a 10-start campaign 9:15p Mea8 PASS 3CT Trackmaster PPs this year in the U.S. for 10:55p Lon12 Molson Pace Trackmaster PPs trainer Daryl Bier. Click here to download all Friday PPs

Horseman Photo While Maven was an ex- pected Elitlopp starter, it Saturday, May 30 was a bit of a surprise that 8:15p YR4 Rooney 3CP final Trackmaster PPs Wind Of The North was ex- 8:20p M4 NJSS 3FT final Trackmaster PPs tended an invitation from 8:55p YR6 Lismore 3FP final Trackmaster PPs Elitlopp organizers. A world champion by virtue of his 8:55p HoP12 INSS 3CP final Trackmaster PPs 1:51f score at The Downs At 9:02p M6 NJSS 3CP final Trackmaster PPs Mohegan Pocono last year, 9:46p M8 NJSS 3FP final Trackmaster PPs Wind Of The North attracted 10:50 M11 NJSS 3CT final Trackmaster PPs “This colt was raised overseas attention after Click here to download all Saturday PPs in Lancaster, Pa., stringing together three and he’s tough.” straight victories in April at Visit www.trackmaster.com –Daryl Bier on Dover Downs and the and subscribe to download Wind Of The North Meadowlands. full cards from your favorite tracks! It was after Wind Of The North’s 1:52 score at the Big M on April 17 that Elitlopp rep Klaus Koch gave the invite to Bier, who also shares owner- Wind Of The North has been preparing for the Elitopp at the ship of the 5-year-old gelded son of Cantab Hall with Joann farm of Swedish horseman Stig Johansson, not too far Dombeck and her husband, Charles. Using money they re- from Solvalla. ceived from the insurance policy after the death of their star Wind Of The North did not fare that well in the draw for trotter Modern Family last year, the trio purchased Wind Of the Elitlopp—raced at a distance of 1,609 meters (one mile), The North privately in October following the conclusion of landing the outside post 8 in the first of two eliminations. his 2014 campaign. The trotter has earned $107,342 in 2015 With regular driver David Miller having commitments in the for his new connections. U.S., Dave Palone will make the trip overseas to drive Wind Bier and his family headed to Sweden on Thursday, but Of The North. Starting from post 7 in that same elim is the Wind Of The North has been getting acclimated to his new 2014 Kentucky Futurity and winner Nuncio, rac- surroundings since May 21, making the ship with caretaker ing for owner-trainer-driver Stefan Melander. Maven will Brad Sawyer a few days after finishing second in the start from post 4 in the second elim with Takter’s brother, $183,650 Arthur J. Cutler Memorial at the Meadowlands. Johnny, in the sulky. Bier said if Wind Of The North advances out of the elim to the same-day final, he doesn’t believe two heats will be a problem. “This colt was raised in Lancaster, Pa., and he’s tough,” Bier noted about Wind Of The North’s early days in Pennsyl- Adam Strom/stalltz Photo vania’s Amish country with trainer Clifton Green. “I could jog him all day and it won’t bother him. I’m thinking that his Lancaster heritage is going to come through.” Bier added that while his wife Jenny and children Sebast- ian and Emily will return home following the Elitlopp, he and Sawyer will remain overseas as Wind Of The North has also been invited to the Oslo Grand Prix on June 14 in Nor- Wind Of The North way.—By Gordon Waterstone HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 3 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com

ELITLOPPET—SUNDAY, MAY 31

Solvalla track, Stockholm, Sweden; Distance: 1,609 meters (one mile); Post Time Final Heat—11:35 a.m. (EDT) FIRST ELIMINATION—Post Time: Approx. 8:55am (EDT) Post—HORSE (Age, Sex, Sire-Dam-Sire of dam) Trainer/Driver 1—UNIVERS DE PAN (7h, Kenya du Pont-Gypsilore-Pan De La Vaudere) Philippe Daugeard 2—SUPPORT JUSTICE (6h, Kadabra-Artisane-Lindy Lane) Geir Gundersen 3—VINCENNES (6m, Coktail Jet-Ibiza Sun-Cezio Josselyn) F. Souloy/Orjan Kihlstrom 4—MOSAIQUE FACE (6h, Classic Photo-Iona L.B.-Supergill) Lufti Kolgjini 5—USTINOF DU VIVIER (7h, Look de Star-Melba du Vivier-Cedre du Viver) S. Gurato/Mathieu Abrivard 6—ROYAL FIGHTER (7h, Varenne-Froken Julie-Supergill) P. Eriksson/Jennifer Tillman 7—NUNCIO (4h, Andover Hall-Nicole Isabelle-Lindy Lane) Stefan Melander 8—WIND OF THE NORTH (5g, Cantab Hall-Talk To the Wind-Pine Chip) D. Bier/Dave Palone SECOND ELIMINATION—Post Time: Approx. 9:22am (EDT) No.—HORSE (Age, Sex, Sire-Dam-Sire of dam) Trainer/Driver 1—BBS SUGARLIGHT (6g, Super Light-Sugarsweet Sid-Sugarcane Hanover) F. Solberg/Peter Untersteiner 2—NAHAR (10g, Love You-Mahonny Broline-Joie de Vie) Robert Bergh 3—BRET BOKO (7g, Yankee Glide-Simb Capi-Probe) M. Nieminen/Ari Moilanen HarnessRacing Weekend Preview 4—MAVEN Kathy Parker Heather Kemper (6m, Glidemaster-M Stewart-American Winner) J. Takter/Johnny Takter [email protected] [email protected] 5—MAGIC TONIGHT Editor/ General Manager Assistant Production Manager (6h, Andover Hall-Miss Possessed-Self Possessed) R. Walmann/Orjan Kihlstrom Lynne Myers Suzy Hall [email protected] [email protected] 6—ON TRACK PIRATEN Advertising Manager Production & Design (7g, Kool du Caux-Monrovia-Rite On Line) H. Stromberg/Erik Adielsson Gordon Waterstone Stephanie Condron-Hall 7—TIMOKO [email protected] [email protected] (8h, Imoko-Kiss Me Coulonces-And Arifant) R. Westerink/Bjorn Goop Associate Editor Editorial Art Director 8—VOLTIGEUR DE MYRT Suzanne Starbuck Vanessa Flannery (6h, Opus Viervil-Myrtille des Bois-Tenor de Baune) R. Donati/Gabriele Gelormini [email protected] [email protected] Production Manager Accounting & Circulation For mail sent via U.S. Postal Service, either P.O. Box 8480, Lexington, KY 40533, or 1910 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40503. (859) 276-4026 © Copyright Horseman Publishing Company. A product of Horseman Publishing Company, publishers of the website www.harnessracing.com and The Horseman And Fair World magazine. This newspaper may not be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without prior written permission.

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HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 5 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com No Clear Elitlopp Favorite Watching The Elitlopp By Klaus Koch The Swedish ATG betting giant does not permit an For 24 years I have been working wih the famous Elitlopp open live video streaming of the Elitlopp on the Inter- at Solvalla Racetrack in Stockholm, Sweden. Many call it net. The final heat of the race, with an estimated post ”the best job in the world” and I tend to agree, specially time of 11:35 a.m., will be shown via simulcast at the this week when the programs have been printed and the Meadowlands. The Meadowlands grandstand opens venture goes into its final phase with three days of top class at 11 a.m. and with the Meadowlands Spring Mixed . Sale beginning in the track’s paddock at noon on Sun- The year’s edition is different in more than one way. First day, track officials planned to make the broadcast of all, it is the first year of the new racing secretary of available there as well. Check harnessracing.com for Solvalla, Markus Myron. Myron has brought a totally new updates on the Elitlopp throughout the weekend. way of thinking into the building up process of the Elitlopp, and he has been very successful. The exposure of the race was vast already before his time, but it has increased this year. All horses have (if logistically possible) been invited though an official presentation of ”the pink envelope” (the official color of the Elitlopp is pink), and this is normally documented in mainstream television. This procedure has generated even more interest than in prior years. tional to see four French-bred horses in the Elitlopp. Nor- The second big difference compared to recent years is the mally, France is represented by one or two horses. fact that there are no real favorites among the 16 con- The Swedish horse Mosaique Face, bred and trained and tenders. The heats are selected by using various tools. For driven by Lutfi Kolgjini, is the fastest horse in the World this instance, the two American-owned horses, Maven and Wind year. Just eight days before the Elitlopp he took the last in- Of The North, are placed in different heats. So are the two vitation by winning an Elitlopp qualifier in 1:51 flat. mares Maven and Vincennes. Another Swedish horse of note is Royal Fighter, who is There are four French-bred horses in this year’s edition, trained by triple Hambletonian winner Per Eriksson. He flew two in each heat. If a driver—this time Örjan Kihlstrom—has around the Solvalla oval in 1:52.1 in mid-May, which pro- two mounts he gets one in each heat. Kihlström drives the vided him with a pink envelope. American-bred Magic Tonight, who was trained in the U.S. The most spectacular participant is undoubtly Nuncio. The by Noel Daley, and the abovementioned Vincennes. 4-year-old son of Andover Hall, who Stefan Melander pur- Before the heats are drawn for post positions it is the in- chased in Harrisburg as a yearling for just $7,000, won two tention that they look equal. The draw for posts is broadcast legs of the Triple Crown—Yonkers Trot and Kentucky Futu- live on the most important TV channel in Sweden, TV4. rity—and finished second in the third, he Hambletonian. About a million viewers are supposed to have watched the Nuncio had gone straight from the yearling sale to the stable draw, which as always, turns things up and down. of Jim Oscarsson and then Jimmy Takter, both based in the The draw was pretty kind to Maven, and Johnny Takter U.S. This past winter Melander had Nuncio shipped to Sweden should be able to find a good position in the field of eight. and began training him, but without the Elitlopp as a goal. The draw has made Maven one of the horses a little bit Nuncio has two wins in two starts for Melander in Sweden, more favored than the rest, but basically all 16 contenders and if he could win the Elitlopp he will become only the sec- are potential winners. ond 4 year old to capture the race in 63 years. The only other The winner of the draw is definitely the Norwegian trotter horse to accomplish the feat as a 4 year old is the great BBS Sugarlight, who will be able to use his enormous gate Mack Lobell, when he was driven by John Campbell. speed from post position 1. His elimination heat includes Maven and Timoko, the defending Elitlopp champion. Klaus Koch reports on European trotting for HarnessRacing Weekend The French horses which are known to be quite unpre- Preview, The Horseman And Fair World magazine, and harnessrac- dictable when it comes to how their trips develop, and that ing.com. Mr. Koch is a worldwide horse racing logistics consultant and annually assists with organizing the field for the Elitlopp. could be a key factor in both heats. It is also quite sensa- HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 6 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com Palone Takes On Wewering ELITLOPP DAY DRIVER BATTLE On Elitlopp Day Race 1—Distance: 1,609 meters (1 mile) What will likely be a one-time only driver match-up is set Post—Horse Driver for Elitlopp Day at the Solvalla track, and it kicks off the big 1—Pix Jubb Orjan Kihlstrom day of racing as Race 1. With Dave Palone, the winningest harness driver in the 2—Evening Prayer Geir V. Gundersen world, flying to Sweden to drive Wind Of The North in the 3—Ella Hammering Jorma Kontio Elitlopp, Solvalla and Elitlopp managers have organized an 4—Prince Cobol Jeppe Juel international driving competition that will feature Palone, 5—Zerbina Heinz Wewering Germany’s Heinz Wewering, Olle Goop and his son, top 6—Damzel Eson Olle Goop Swedish driver Bjorn Goop, Swedish driving ace Orjan 7—Quintus Maximus Ari Moilanen Kihlstrom, Jimmy Takter, Jorma Kontio, Eric Raffin of 8—Blue Star Celerity Dave Palone France, Geir Vegard Gunder- 9—Hubby Star Jimmy Takter 10—New Generation Kajsa Frick Winningest sen, Juel Jeppe, Ari Moilanen and Kajsa Frick. 11—Antonio AM Bjorn Goop Battle Drivers On Nov. 14, 2014, Palone, 12—Celebrity Marke Eric Raffin North America’s winningest DAVE PALONE driver, drove his 16,754th win- has 20 on-the-board finishes and had three drives at the Far- Age: 53 ner, surpassing Germany’s jestad track in Sweden on May 25, with a third and fourth. Nationality: USA Number of wins: 17,014 Wewering, who at that time North American trotting fans should remember Goop for had 16,753 wins. Palone drove winning the 1987 and ’88 Mare Trot with HEINZ WEWERING his 17,000th winner on May 13 Grades Singing and training Peace Corps in Europe. Age: 65 at The Meadows. Wewering, 65, Goop’s son Bjorn, a leading driver in Sweden today, will Nationality: Germany drives a lot less these days also compete. Number of wins: The driver competition also includes Jimmy Takter. While 16,774 than Palone but is still active. “I’ve met him (Wewering) but Takter is not a catch-driver, you can’t overlook the fact that JORMA KONTIO I don’t think I’ve driven against he won last year’s Hambletonian with Trixton. Age: 61 him,” said Palone. Takter believes his last drive in Scandinavia came with Mr. Nationality: Finland This will be Palone’s second Lavec in 1994, when he won the Swedish Trotting Criterium Number of wins: 9,941 trip to Sweden. (a Grade One race) with Mr. Lavec. OLLE GOOP “The only other time I’ve “It’s a celebrity-type race they invited people to,” said Takter Age: 71 driven over there was about 15 of the assignment, which includes starting in the second tier. Nationality: Sweden years ago for a driver competi- Palone will drive in two races on the Saturday card at Number of wins: 6,704 tion,” said Palone. “At my age, I Solvalla to pick up some experience before his drives on don’t know if another opportu- Sunday. Unfortunately, Palone will start from post 8 in the nity to drive over there will come along, so I really wanted driver competition race and when he starts Wind Of The to go. The fact that time is precious hit me when I reached North in the Elitlopp. the milestone and my dad had just passed away.” “I’m just hoping I get some luck,” said Palone. “At least I Olle Goop, 71, is another legend in Europe and still driving know how to get around a five-eighths mile track (the size regularly, with slightly more than 50 drives thus far this sea- of the Solvalla oval). I think I can do that with my eyes son after 142 trips in the sulky in 2014. Already this year he closed!”—By Kathy Parker HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 7 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com In “His” Arsenal: Lizzi Photo Mike Half-Mile Track Expertise In The Arsenal, who won an elimination for the Art Rooney Pace, got lucky when he drew post 2 for the $300,000 final on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway. On the other hand, Sonofa Sizzle, who won his elim in 1:52.1, wasn’t as fortu- nate with the open draw, drawing post 8. The 25th edition of the Rooney, for the 3-year-old male pacers, goes as the fourth of 12 races on Saturday night. A world champion 2 year old (1:49.4), In The Arsenal goes into the Rooney final undefeated in his two starts of 2015. Drawing an outside post for the Rooney final would have made the colt’s chances of remaining undefeated much tougher. In The Arsenal (2) battles with Rock N’ Roll World before “As far as getting beat is concerned, it is so tough not to get putting his nose on the wire to win a Rooney elim. beat at some point during a season,” said Kelvin Harrison, who trains In The Arsenal for White Birch Farm and In The Arsenal Racing, a group which includes Jerry and Theresa Silva, Ed Gold, Howard Taylor and the family of the late Joe Muscara. “But I wasn’t worried about bringing him to a half-mile be- cause the biggest thing with him is his athleticism; he’s so good on a half, he’s got a tremendous edge. At least I think so.” In his Rooney elimination, In The Arsenal was put on the lead by Brian Sears after the opening quarter and then fought off a persistent Rock N’ Roll World by a head in 1:53.1. PUBLISHED BIWEEKLY, (EVERY OTHER WEEK) Last year In The Arsenal first gained prominence when he won the $125,000 Lawrence B. Sheppard Pace at Yonkers on July 19. He won back-to-back Grand Circuit events in Lexing- ton last fall and finished his freshman season with a second- place performance in the Breeders Crown final despite starting EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, BY EMAIL OR DOWNLOAD from post 10 and being interfered with early in the race. Sears is In The Arsenal’s regular driver and sticks with him after also qualifying Sonofa Sizzle for trainer Josh Green. HarnessRacing.com George Brennan is instead driving Sonofa Sizzle. 24/7 NEWS, STAKES RESULTS, PLUS RACING & After the Rooney, In The Arsenal is scheduled to head north to SALE REPORTS Canada for the Pepsi North America Cup and then return home to to contest the Meadowlands Pace. Although he Take advantage of our attractive bundled rates won’t be on the New York Sires Stakes circuit, he has two addi- and reach all of your current clients, plus potential tional races on his schedule that are raced over half-mile ovals: customers with The Horseman’s Winning Trifecta! the Little Brown Jug and Messenger at Yonkers. For details or to reserve space call “At this stage of the game, you’re just looking to get Lynne Myers at (859) 276-4026 through each race as easily as possible,” added Harri- or email [email protected] son.”—By Kathy Parker $300,000 Art Rooney 3YOCP Yonkers Raceway, Saturday, May 30, Race 4, Post Time: 8:15 pm Post—Horse (Sire) Driver/Trainer Odds Breeder/Yearling Sale (Price) 1—Rock N’ Roll World (Rocknroll Hanover) D. Dube/M. Silva 7-1 MJG Rcg Stbs, Hill View Ent./HB ($125,000) 2—In The Arsenal* (American Ideal) B. Sears/K. Harrison 1-1 White Birch Farm/HB ($7,500) 3—Arque Hanover (Rock N Roll Heaven) J. Barlett/C. Coleman 10-1 Hanover Shoe Farms/HB ($130,000) 4—National Seelster (Bettor’s Delight) E. Carlson/C. Ryder 6-1 Seelster Farms/HB ($50,000) 5—Betting Exchange* (Bettor’s Delight) D. Miller/T. Fanning 1-1 Flintlock Farm/HB ($24,000) 6—Bet You (Bettor’s Delight) T. Buter/J. Takter 20-1 Hanover Shoe Farms/Lex ($75,000) 7—Cartoon Daddy (Art Major) M. MacDonald/R. Burke 15-1 R. Newman/HB ($60,000) 8—Sonofa Sizzle (Life Sizzles) G. Brennan/J. Green 3-1 C. Coursey, D. Coursey/— * coupled in wagering HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 8 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com Four NJSS Finals On Tap and he was unable to fend off Guess Whos Back, who Saturday At Big M scored by a half length. “I went a helluva trip with Canepa Hanover last time,” said Four $100,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes (NJSS) for 3 year Takter. “We went :26.4 in the third quarter and I probably olds of both gaits and sexes are on tap Saturday night at trotted :26.1, and he just got a little tired. But he needed to the Meadowlands. be stretched out. Yannick is driving Artspeak, the 2014 Two-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year, is this time and he should be better than set to defend his title in Race 6, starting from post 8 with I am.” driver Scott Zeron. A winner in the opening round of NJSS A $300,000 yearling purchase by in a career-best 1:49, Artspeak’s rivals include Hurrikane Ali, Christina Takter, Brixton Medical Ab, who was a handy victor in both of his NJSS preliminaries. Adam Strom/stalltz Photo Marvin Katz, Al Libfeld, Sam Gold- Seven 3-year-old colt trotters will line up behind the gate band and Brittany Farms, which bred in the NJSS finale, scheduled as Race 11 on the card. All the Muscle Hill colt, Canepa Hanover seven are eligible to the Hambletonian on Aug. 8 at the is a half brother to 2006 Hambleton- Meadowlands. ian winner Glidemaster. With one win Mission Brief, who is being targeted for the Hambletonian in nine career starts, Canepa Hanover by trainer Ron Burke, will start in the NJSS final for 3-year- has earnings of $47,150. old filly trotters. Mission Brief originally had post three but “Both of mine French Laundry, whose seven wins when it was discovered a horse was inadvertently left out, are very good last year included the $240,500 the race was re-drawn and she landed the outside post 10. and I think I Kindergarten Classic Series final at The field for colt trotters includes defending NJSS cham- have a very Vernon Downs, finished fifth in the pion Guess Whos Back, who won one of two opening-round good chance 2014 NJSS final as the beaten fa- splits and then last weekend’s single division, and French to do well….” vorite. The son of Muscles Yankee Laundry, who won the second division in the opening –Jimmy Takter on comes into Saturday’s race off his round but sat last week out. French Laundry & career-best 1:53.1 effort in the NJSS “Both of mine are very good and I think I have a very good Canepa Hanover preliminaries. chance to do well with both of them. It just depends on how “French Laundry was awesome last Guess Whos Back races,” admitted Jimmy Takter, the trainer time,” said Takter. “He’s an under-appreciated horse. He’s a of French Laundry and Canepa Hanover, who finished third great horse.” and second in the opening rounds behind Guess Whos Back. A $115,000 yearling purchase by Christina Takter, John Guess Whos Back starts from post 6 with driver Brian and Jim Fielding, Katz and Libfeld, French Laundry is out Sears. Takter has named Brett Miller to again drive French of the 2008 -winning mare Creamy Laundry from post 2, while gets the call be- Mimi. French Laundry’s bankroll currently stands at hind Canepa Hanover. Takter has driven Canepa Hanover in $323,119. his three starts this year, but he turns back to Gingras, who Missing from the seven-horse trotting colt finale is Muscle directed him a few times in 2014. Diamond, the runner-up in last year’s Breeders Crown and Canepa Hanover closed late for third in her NJSS opener, second to French Laundry in the opening Sires Stakes leg and then last time out he was parked the first three quarters on May 15. Trainer Brett Bittle shared that Muscle Diamond from post eight. Although Canepa Hanover was able to take is not 100 percent healthy and needs time on the side- the lead at the top of the stretch, the tough trip took its toll lines.—By Gordon Waterstone HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 9 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com Decker Has Confidence In $150,000 MOLSON PACE INVITATIONAL Night Pro In Molson Western Fair, Friday, May 29, Race 12, Post Time: 10:55 pm Michigan-based trainer Dale Decker has never been to The Post—Horse Driver/Trainer Odds Raceway at The Western Fair District, but he’ll have a not-so- 1—All Bets Off M. Kakaley/R. Burke 8-5 secret weapon on his side when his star 5-year-old Night Pro 2—Lucan Hanover T. Henry/C. Coleman 6-1 goes to the gate Friday night from post four in the $150,000 3—PH Supercam J. Bartlett/J. Bamond Jr. 7-1 Molson Pace. Ronnie Wrenn Jr. will be in Night Pro’s sulky. 4—Night Pro R. Wrenn Jr./D. Decker 5-1 Night Pro has proven to be a horse worth following on the 5—Evenin Of Pleasure S. Filion/R. Moreau 10-1 stakes trail. In three years of racing, the son of former On- 6—Duc Dorleans D. Dube/M. Dupont 9-2 tario-based star Pro Bono Best out of Midnight Jewel has 7—Let’s Drink On It B. Davis Jr./T. Seekman 15-1 amassed over $500,000 in earnings and sports a startling 8—State Treasurer C. Christoforou/I. Moore 2-1 “He’s a true record of consistency with 29 wins in 49 racehorse. starts. The pacer has finished no worse Decker was the one that was sweating when he took Night He’s the best than third in 84 percent of his starts. Pro to the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale in 2010 to be sold on one I’ve had, “He’s a true racehorse,” said Decker, behalf of breeder Linda Marckel. Night Pro is the second by far.” who also owns and raised Night Pro, foal out of Midnight Jewel. When it came time for Night Pro the fourth choice in the Molson Pace. to sell, there was little interest. –Dale Decker “He’s the best one I’ve had, by far.” “I was in a state of shock at the sale,” Decker said. “I had no on Night Pro Last year, Night Pro regularly held his idea what I was doing. I’m not kidding you. I was in shock. I own racing against such star older pacers as Foiled Again, couldn’t believe it. The bidding stalled at $4,500. That’s when Sweet Lou, Clear Vision and Bettors Edge. He posted a record I jumped in… I did have the money to buy him. So, it wasn’t of 12-3-3 in 24 starts and earned over $230,000 racing in stakes an issue. But I had plenty of horses and I was just trying to in the Midwest, close to Decker’s base close to Toledo, Ohio. make (his breeder) some money. I ended up with him.” “I try to stay more local to where I’m at, within about a The cost was $14,000. four-hour ship. Horse racing, even though I wish it was my “I had no idea I was going to end up with him because I full-time occupation, it’s not. So, time is limited,” said didn’t want another horse. I already had a barn full. I didn’t Decker, a residential home builder by trade. “Besides, want to spend $14,000 either, because I’d have to go home (Night Pro’s) not the best shipper in the world, either. He’ll and explain that to my wife,” Decker said. “She wouldn’t let be sweating when I get (to Western Fair).” me sell him now.” (Western Fair) HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 10 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com

Raymer Takes 2 Of 3 Pocono Baby Races Ali Taking On Champ Artspeak In NJSS With the calendar ready to turn to June, it’s time to turn at- There could come a time when Hurrikane Ali can be called the tention to the 2015 incoming class of freshmen pacers and greatest, but for now he is just out to prove himself. Hurrikane trotters. Two year olds were in action Thursday morning at Ali is three-for-three this season as he prepares for Saturday’s The Downs at Mohegan Pocono and are also scheduled to $100,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes championship for 3-year-old step out on Friday morning at The Meadows and Saturday male pacers at the Meadowlands. Among the horses in his morning at the Meadowlands. way of winning the crown is Artspeak, who defeated Hurrikane Three 2-year-old events were on the Pocono card, with the Ali by 1 3/4 lengths to capture last year’s NJSS title and also re- filly pacer Miss Read kicking things off with a 2:01 victory. ceived the Dan Patch Award for best 2-year-old male pacer. Howard Parker was behind the daughter of Shadow Play. “We’ve got Ali here, who would like to be the champ,” said A $5,500 yearling purchase by Tyler and Leigh Raymer, John McDermott, who trains the colt with his son John Jr. also the trainer, Miss Read is a half-sister to three $100,000- “But to be the champ you’ve got to beat the champ, and we plus winners. Her dam, Yahoos, is a half-sister to the ain’t beat him yet.” $535,726-winning mare Celebrity Girl. Hurrikane Ali, whose three victories this season include The Raymers also won with their first-year trotting colt Mr. two preliminary rounds of the New Jersey Sires Stakes, and Right. Tyler drove the son of Donato Hanover to the 2:01.3 driver Yannick Gingras will start from post four in the NJSS victory. Leigh Raymer shares ownership of the $25,000 final. Artspeak, who has won nine of 11 career starts and yearling purchase with Stephen Moss and Harold and never finished worse than third, leaves from post eight with Helane Solomon. Scott Zeron at the lines for trainer Tony Alagna. Mr. Right’s dam, Hey Mister, is a half sister to 2007 Breed- Hurrikane Ali is a son of Rocknroll Hanover out of the mare ers Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Trot runner-up Somebody To She’s The Greatest. He is a half-brother to stakes winners Driven Love. Her second dam, Pick Me Up, captured the 2002 To Win and Latte Lady and his family includes Dan Patch Award Crown 2-Year-Old Filly Trot at Woodbine. winner She’s A Great Lady. He was purchased under the name The 2-year-old colt pacer Gaius Crestinus scored a wire-to-wire He’s So Great for $63,000 at the 2013 Lexington Selected Sale. 2:03.2 victory for driver Brewer Adams and trainer Jennifer “I don’t spend that kind of money, but after watching Pet Sabot. Bred and owned by Californian Marilee Keene, the win- Rock and A Rocknroll Dance against ‘Cole’ I said I’ve got to ning daughter of American Ideal is out of the $366,211-winning give it one more shot,” McDermott said, referring to his now mare Biggest Big Bertha, a sister to the millionaire Feeling You. retired world champion Hurrikane Kingcole. “I really liked Races 1-4 at the Meadowlands on Saturday morning fea- this one. He’s really nicely put together, a solid horse with a ture first-timers of both sexes and gaits. The card gets un- great head. His conformation is real good and his body, he derway at 9:30 a.m. just has mass to him. He’s a strong, strong horse.” Six 2-year-old starters at the Meadowlands hail from Hurrikane Ali has won all three of his starts this year by at trainer Ron Burke’s barn. Paul Kelley will send out a three- least 1 1/4 lengths, with a best time of 1:50. McDermott knows some while Joe Holloway and Staffan Lind each have a pair the horse can go faster, the question is how much faster. of starters. Rounding out the 14 freshmen scheduled to line “I’ve yet to see him tired,” McDermott said. “He doesn’t up the gate is a lone Tony Alagna trainee. blow after the races. He’s got a huge set of lungs on him Meadowlands Has Plans If Gaming Approved and he loves what he’s doing. He comes out of the race Although New Jersey voters must first pass a statewide sharper than he goes in. referendum and if approved, legislators then write enabling “He’s just a happy-go-lucky colt. He doesn’t know he’s legislation, the Meadowlands has its plans for a gaming fa- working right now, which is absolutely great. There’s no cility. First revealed to New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC stress to him at all. He’s got some great manners and a shareholders in early May, Hard Rock Casino Meadowlands great head on his shoulders. I just hope he has the speed.” is the name of the proposed casino to be unveiled at a Hurrikane Ali–owned by Kuhen Racing, Jonathan Klee Rac- press conference on June 3 by track operator Jeff Gural, ac- ing, Kenneth M. Rucker, MD, and Robert Pucila – is eligible cording to a report on NorthJersey.com. to a number of major stakes, including the North America The casino, which would be located next to the New Cup, Meadowlands Pace, and Breeders Crown. For now, Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, N.J., is a part- though, his connections are focused on Saturday. nership between Meadowlands Racetrack and the Florida- “I think it’s going to be a great race,” McDermott said. “I based gaming company which already operates the video think my horse is really sharp. Artspeak is a wonderful horse lottery terminal operation at Northfield Park in Cleveland. and I just hope we get to have a great battle. Either way, I just Click here to read the NorthJersey.com story. Continues on page 11 ›››› HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 11 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com

want it to be a really wonderful race. There are a few other at Mohawk Racetrack. The NA Cup is also the richest event real nice ones in there, too, but Artspeak is the one to beat. for three-year-old pacers in North America. The list of 47 re- “If we have a great race and they go on the wire together, maining eligibles includes last year’s 2-year-old champion I’m thrilled with that. Win or lose I’ll be thrilled with that Artspeak and the undefeated Wiggle It Jiggleit. kind of mile.” (HRC) Eliminations for the Pepsi North America Cup will be held on Saturday, June 13, at Mohawk. The 2015 Pepsi North Bax Hoping His Belle Can Be The Boss America Cup will be the 32nd edition of Canada’s most John Bax is no stranger to success, having nearly $20 mil- prestigious harness race. The full list of the 47 sophomore lion in career purse earnings. pacing colts and geldings that remain eligible to the Pepsi On Saturday evening, the veteran conditioner will be look- North America Cup can be viewed below: ing to add another rich win to his collection with Stubborn ALLBEEF N NOBULL MAXDADDY BLUE CHIP Belle in the $129,661 WEG-SBOA final for 3-year-old filly AMERICANPRIMETIME MITT JAGGER trotters at Mohawk Racetrack. AMORA BEACH ONEISALONELYNUMBER Her first start of the season came in the eliminations a ARQUE HANOVER PAPARAZZI HANOVER week prior, with an impressive win in 1:55.2. ARTSPEAK PENJI HANOVER “I was real happy with her,” said Bax. “I think it was a ASAP HANOVER PHYSICALLYINCLINED good tightener for her, we’ve got the inside (in the SBOA BETTING EXCHANGE PIERCE HANOVER final) so I’m hoping she’ll be just one race better. Touch DEALT A WINNER REVENGE SHARK DRACHAN HANOVER REVEREND HANOVER wood, hopefully she stays healthy.” DUDE’S THE MAN RICH WISDOM The daughter of Taurus Dream spent her winter across the EDWARD TEACH ROCK N’ ROLL WORLD border before returning to the track, fresh and ready for her FIRST CLASS HORSE ROCK THE NITE sophomore campaign. GALLIC BEACH SICILY “She enjoyed Florida as much as I did! She’s come back GO DADDY GO SOMWHEREONTHEBEACH pretty good, a few hiccups here and there. She can be a bit GOOD FRIDAY THREE SPLIT THE HOUSE HARFO HANOVER STOVER hard on herself so we’ve got the odd bump and bruise. De- HURRIKANE ALI THE SPY spite that, I think she’s getting back to where she needs to be.” IF YOU WANT FIRE THE WAYFARING MAN According to Bax, his trainee can certainly put the “stub- IN THE ARSENAL TRACEUR HANOVER born” in “Stubborn Belle” and though somewhat calmer as a JO PA’S WELL SAID TRADING UP 3 year old, she still considers herself to be the boss. Heading JOE HILL WAKIZASHI HANOVER into the final, she’ll be looking to prove it to a strong field. LYONS AGAIN WIGGLE IT JIGGLEIT “I think she’s got as good a chance as any. Obviously I’m LYONS GEOFFJNR YANKEE BOUNTY LYONS LEVI LEWIS hoping for a win but I think she looks good in there. There’s a couple new horses coming out of the woodwork and I’m sure they’re going to be heard from.” The Meadows To Offer In 2014, Stubborn Belle picked up another win off the track, 5K Minimum Pick 5 Every Card capturing the O’Brien Award for 2-Year-Old Trotting Filly to Beginning June 1, The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, in as- cap off a season with earnings in excess of $500,000. Stub- sociation with the United States Trotting Association Strate- born Belle will be headed next to Ontario Sires Stakes ac- gic Wagering Initiative, will offer a $5,000 total-pool tion and Bax has Grand Circuit events such as the Casual guarantee for the Pick 4 wager on each live card. Breeze and Elegantimage stakes also on her radar. Previously, the track guaranteed a $5,000 Pick 4 pool each “I’m hopeful she’ll be good enough for the Hambletonian Monday and Tuesday, but it expanded the program due to Oaks in August,” he said. “There’s lots of racing for her, it’s a enthusiastic fan response. long season so you don’t want to stretch them out too “Our patrons have told us how much they like the opportu- much too early. It’s going to be a good year.” (WEG) nity to share in the potentially rich returns that pool guaran- tees provide,” said Kevin Decker, director of racing for The Artspeak, Wiggle It Jiggleit Meadows. “Now, they know we’ll be guaranteeing at least Among 47 NA Cup Eligibles one pool each program. We would like to express our appre- The connections of 47 three-year-old pacing colts and ciation to the USTA for their partnership on this initiative.” geldings have made the final sustaining payment to remain The Pick 4 spans races 4-7 and offers a minimum wager of eligible to the 2015 Pepsi North America Cup. 50 cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimum per- The $1 million Pepsi North America Cup is Canada’s rich- race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level est harness race and will be contested on Saturday, June 20 must bet at least four tickets. (The Meadows) HarnessRacing Weekend Preview, 12 of 13 May 29, 2015 www.harnessracing.com

Standardbred Poll Leading Breeders Hambletonian Society/Breeders Crown Poll compiled by Breeder Starters Winners Wins Earnings Harness Racing Communications for the week of May 26, 2015 Hanover Shoe Farms Inc. 785 408 817 $7,427,593 AGS St-1-2-3 Earnings Pts Pvs Winbak Farm 701 351 703 5,238,474 1. Wiggle It Jiggleit (17) 3pg 8-8-0-0 $98,242 303 2 Brittany Farms 230 130 282 2,735,892 2. Bee A Magician (3) 5tm 4-3-1-0 170,735 287 1 Perretti Farms 248 127 268 2,488,885 3. Father Patrick (13) 4th 1-1-0-0 75,000 246 — White Birch Farm 112 59 115 1,711,667 4. All Bets Off 4ph 3-2-0-0 102,328 135 3 Kentuckiana Farms Gen Par 182 87 180 1,547,120 5. Artspeak (1) 3pc 1-1-0-0 10,000 129 5 Blue Chip Bloodstock Inc. 146 84 160 1,451,700 6. Mission Brief 3tf 1-1-0-0 12,500 93 9 Frederick Hertrich III 113 63 117 1,207,356 7. JL Cruze 4tg 13-11-2-0 155,513 81 6 Bulletproof Enterprises 121 70 147 1,165,976 8. JK She’salady 3pf 1-1-0-0 15,525 79 — Seelster Farms Inc. 126 66 151 1,074,082 9. JK Endofanera (1) 4ph 1-1-0-0 25,000 71 7 10. Domethatagain 6ph 10-3-2-0 344,375 68 4 Leaders Of The Week Others receiving votes: Rockeyed Optimist 65, In The Arsenal 54, Pinkman 49, Wind Of The Ranked by wins for May 20-26 from results at major North American pari-mutuel tracks. North 30, Totally Rusty 21, PH Supercam 19, Radar Contact 17, Habitat, Whom Shall I Fear 16, Great Vintage, Shake It Cerry 12, Classic Martine, Hurrikane Ali 11, Melady’s Monet 10, Drivers Starts W-P-S Art History, Modern Legend 9, Freaky Feet Pete 8, Sonofa Sizzle 7, Carolsideal, Doo Wop George Napolitano Jr ...... 94...... 26-10-15 Hanover, Wakizashi Hanover, Yagonnakissmeornot 6, Bandolito, Ideal Cowboy, Take It Back Terry 5, Bourbon Bay 4, Doctor Butch, Physicallyinclined 3, Opulent Yankee, Stubborn Belle, Ronnie Wrenn Jr...... 61 ...... 22-7-8 Uncle Lasse 2, Let’s Drink On It, Split The House 1. Corey Callahan ...... 70 ...... 13-10-10 Bob McClure ...... 35...... 12-7-5 Bruce Aldrich Jr...... 59...... 12-6-15 Harness Racing Leaders George Brennan...... 56...... 12-4-6 Compiled by the USTA—through May 26, 2015 (week difference May 20-26). Tim Tetrick ...... 77...... 12-9-7 Leading North American-Based Money-Winning Horses Jason Bartlett ...... 61 ...... 11-11-7 Kevin Switzer Jr...... 54...... 11-7-4 Sts. W P S Earnings Scott Zeron...... 72 ...... 11-15-9 Domethatagain (6ph) 10 3 2 0 $344,375 Yannick Gingras ...... 62 ...... 11-13-9 Take It Back Terry (6pg) 14 5 6 0 287,000 Aaron Merriman ...... 68...... 10-16-7 Carolsideal (6pm) 12 9 0 1 183,620 Alfred Carroll ...... 44...... 10-6-8 Venus Delight (5pm) 5 3 1 1 183,500 Casey Leonard ...... 41...... 10-8-5 PH Supercam (8pg) 12 6 2 1 181,860 Jim Morrill Jr...... 44...... 10-7-8 Radar Contact (7pm) 16 6 8 0 181,325 Mike Wilder...... 52 ...... 10-11-6 Michael’s Power (6pg) 14 6 4 0 179,740 Bee A Magician (5tm) 4 3 1 0 170,735 Trainers Wins Not Afraid (6tg) 13 7 2 0 167,650 Ron Burke ...... 12 Yagonnakissmeornot (6pm) 9 4 2 0 163,150 Gilberto Garcia-Herrera ...... 8 Heidi Rohr ...... 8 Leading Money-Winning Drivers Virgil Morgan Jr...... 8 Sts. W-P-S UDR Earnings (wk. diff) Melissa Beckwith...... 7 Jason Bartlett 1,025 201-195-132 .345 $3,332,446 ($159,864) Chris Oakes...... 6 Corey Callahan 1,441 309-220-219 .350 3,151,176 (166,069) Joe Cirasuola...... 6 Rene Allard...... 6 Daniel Dube 931 154-134-114 .286 2,894,516 (160,242) Jimmy Takter...... 5 Brian Sears 809 144-128-115 .313 2,705,877 (238,746) Julie Miller...... 5 George Brennan 961 141-120-124 .259 2,647,457 (191,856) Philip Sowers ...... 5 Tim Tetrick 887 155-116-120 .292 2,364,264 (297,310) Steve Elliott ...... 5 Aaron Merriman 1,668 346-250-238 .338 2,255,590 (92,441) Ake Svanstedt...... 4 Yannick Gingras 687 133-122-97 .339 2,151,301 (254,225) Anette Lorentzon ...... 4 David Miller 943 130-127-130 .259 2,081,522 (261,380) Brian Brown ...... 4 Brett Miller 995 130-161-106 .256 1,989,569 (166,572) C. Brian Loney...... 4 Douglas Lewis ...... 4 Leading Money-Winning Trainers Frederick Ward Jr...... 4 Sts. W-P-S UTR Earnings (wk. diff) Gretchen Athearn...... 4 Ron Burke 1,522 311-243-217 .341 $5,159,954 ($251,159) Jackie Rousse ...... 4 Rene Allard 477 118-72-73 .382 1,880,044 (97,452) James Stiltner II...... 4 Jeff Bamond Jr. 339 57-53-60 .314 1,578,421 (116,045) John Butenschoen ...... 4 Gilbert Garcia-Herrera 643 106-90-70 .279 1,361,789 (125,260) John Wengerd...... 4 Virgil Morgan Jr. 557 138-66-77 .360 1,117,056 (75,646) Jose Godinez ...... 4 Carmen Auciello 728 69-68-85 .186 1,033,348 (37,771) Josh Green...... 4 Richard Moreau 514 114-68-70 .341 1,021,827 (32,662) Marissa Tyler ...... 4 Jimmy Takter 104 39-17-12 .504 943,394 (213,996) Richard Moreau...... 4 Julie Miller 277 46-53-34 .313 904,180 (92,825) Russell Bratt...... 4 Mark Ford 567 54-53-76 .192 869,686 (49,671) Victor Puddy...... 4 June 2 015

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