e e e e e e e e also scratch the four Stand By Your Man also scratch the six life turns and scratch the Seven Twin Cedars delain that’s in the qualifying race coming up at 12:45 just 10 minutes from right now Horsemen in that qualifier scratch number two sweet d scratch the four Stand By Your Man scratch the six life turns and scratch the Seven Twin Cedars delay [Music] I think I some more need more okay very so for Horsemen you may come to the track with the first event which is the qualifying race we’re just about 5 minutes or so from post 12:45 p.m. for that first qualifier looking for serious attitude broken Spirit rain and shine and silence the witness you may come to the track soon as he get thank you [Music] [Music] Horsemen racing fans this reminder that today’s races will be streamed live by our friends at at Trot and Pace marketing so if you have friends that couldn’t make it to the races today you might want to send them a text give them a call tell them that all they have to do they can simply go to YouTube in the search field just go to youtube.com and in the search field enter Trot and Pace marketing click on the link it’ll take you to the Trot and Pace marketing channel and they will have live coverage of the races our thanks by the way to the Illinois harness Horseman’s Association helping underwrite the cost of that coverage again this year and I know race fans appreciate it because when you go racing on a weekday afternoon not everybody can get free of work and come to the races but sometimes they can sneak a look at their phone or at their computer and follow along with what’s going on so thanks to the Illinois harness Horsemen and thanks to our friends at Trot and Pace marketing hey everybody this is your producer Don Holden with troton past marketing uh Kirk can’t hear me way over here across the track but I want you guys to know we appreciate his shout out Grand horses are on the track for the qualifier horses are on the track so Horsemen you may take your field to the top of the stretch to the Starting Gate we are ready to go with the qualifying race to get things started here today qualifier to get us going [Music] qualifying race of course a nonp purse event here and the goal as most of you are aware but we will mention this for those that maybe are new to the sport of harness racing that qualifying RAC is a great opportunity to get a a clean past performance line on a horse particularly with an eye toward paramutual race meets that are coming up it’s I’ve always said to me it’s the equivalent in this game of the morning workout you know the thorough bread industry they’ve got the the published works of the Daily Racing Form and all that we don’t have official workouts per se but what we do have are qualifying races it can be a great way to get a horse experience it’s a great way to bring a horse back off a layoff and it also is a great way to help the betting public at the param mutuals get a better handle on the potential of a given horse so we start with qualifier and we have a four horse field the qualifying race number one serious attitude is owned by Jonathan Gordon of champagne and trained by MV chop the driver is cordus Stewart number two sweet D is scratched number three broken Spirit owned by Dr Patrick Graham of Lockridge Iowa trained and driven by Kurt gremel number four is scratch number five there’s rain and shine going past the stands owned by Carol and Diane Hayes of Williamsville trained and driven by Carol Hayes six and seven are both scratched number eight silence the witness owned by Dr Peter Caris of Sherman trained by Dennis Bankston contrary to the program Jordan Patton the driver please note number eight silence the witness your driver is Jordan Patton just about set to go Horsemen be ready please with that first purse race post time is at 1:00 which is right now some 14 minutes away so by the time we contest the qualifier and have our pre-race ceremonies will be set to go so Horsemen stand by as soon as the qual qualifier concludes we will notify you when the track is open and ready for the first purse race by the way Horsemen as far as those 14 purse races we will have a Trackside Winter Circle photographer the Winter Circle will just be a makeshift spot right here in the home stretch we don’t use the Victory Lane but we will take Winter Circle photos on the home stretch after each of the 14 purse races Denise Titus is our Trackside Winter Circle photographer and this reminder that there will be a courtesy golf cart from the stable area at the draw gate at the top of the home bottom of the home stretch I should say I’m thinking in terms of fair week we talk about the paddock at the top of the home stretch here’s a little differently everything’s at the South End of the grounds for today’s races but there will be a courtesy vehicle a golf cart position there at the draw gate after each of the 14 purse races and we will have Trackside winners photos believe I saw Mr Dwayne Wells a moment ago go by the stands on Horseback he is our outrider today always appreciate the exceptional skills and horsemanship of the out Riders everywhere that we go racing uh truly good to have Dwayne here and I think also uh Lacy tanes will be aboard if not today coming up at some of our later events this spring and summer finishing up some track conditioning over on the far turn on the North End of the racetrack and as soon as the track conditioning is complete we’ll be ready to go with this qualifying race for starter calls for the field for today’s first race Roy Finn our starter Tim Becker at the steering wheel and they are at the post the gate is rolling for the qualifier good to have you with us 82° beautiful spring day here at the decoin State Fairgrounds and yes it is not quite summer just yet what is it June 21st memory serves so we got a couple of weeks yet let’s give spring it’s due here they come for the qualifier and away they go often trotting and pacing in this dual gate qualifying race they head down into the first turn broken Spirit comes out takes the early lead rain and shine is there up on the outside then serious attitude who’s third back toward the rail and silence the witness is last of the four as they complete the opening eighth of a mile move Midway on the south turn of the racetrack at D coin’s magic mile it is broken Spirit who shows the way and is on top here by just one length rain and Shine the former Illinois state agem Trot Champion is traveling along in second position then serious attitude 32 32 and one was the time for the opening quarter 32 and 1/5 seconds Mr Ron Bergdorf our timer thank you Ron they head up the backstretch and it is broken Spirit who shows the way broken Spirit leads it by a length and a half as rain and shine is right there second by two length sirious attitude is third by a length and a half and then silence the witness fourth and last but right there with the rest single file as they approach the half mile Mark working their way toward the end of the backstretch broken spirit is the leader a three-year-old lose Legacy Philly 104 104 was the time so a sensible Pace here in this qualifier 104 broken Spirit shows the way leads it still by a length and a half as they swing down the north side of the course rain and shine is racing along in second by 2 and A2 lengths now they silence the witness moving up on the outside to challenge for the third position and in fact moves by serious attitude now for third as this field to four horses in the qualifier approaches the 3/4 mile mark and it is still broken Spirit the leader now rain and Shine Comes to the outside to challenge for the lead 135 and one 135 and one at the 3 quars 135 and one they fan out three across the RAC track broken Spirit to the inside rain and shine is alongside and then silence the witness on the far outside is third serious attitude is fourth broken Spirit still there to the inside rain and shine is there and then silence the witness who’s moving quick L silence the witness storming down the center of the racetrack to win the qualifier silence the witness got up and won it by two lengths on the line over rain and shine and second broken Spirit was third and serious attitude fourth 203 and 35ths was the time for the 1 mile distance 203 and 35ths is rolling track broken Spirit to the inside rain and shine is still there to the inside rain and shine is there and then silence the witness who’s moving quickly silence the 2 here’s the full field rundown for the qualifier and Horsemen you may come to the track for the first purse race in the qualifier from the top of the page serious attitude finished fourth sweet D was scratched broken Spirit was third standby your man was scratched rain and Shine the runner up life turns was scratched twin Cedar Delaine was scratched silence the witness the winner the opening quarter 32 and 1/5 the half and 104 3/4 135 5 and 1 the mile 203 and 35ths the last quarter in 28 and 25th seconds and it reached down 4 scratch three scratch to scratch scratch one congratulations to the connections of Silence the witness owned by Dr Peter Caris of Sherman trained by Dennis Bankston the Ontario bread Pacer driven today by Jordan Patton the breeder wind back Farm of Maryland and of Ontario [Music] from the Supreme headquarters Allied expeditionary Force came this letter in 1944 soldiers Sailors and Airmen of the Allied expeditionary Force you are about to Embark upon the great Crusade toward which we have striven these many months the eyes of the world are upon you the hope and prayer of Liberty loving people everywhere march with you in company with our brave allies and brothers in arms on other fronts you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe and security for ourselves in a free world your task your task will not be an easy one your enemy enemy is well trained well equipped battle hardened he will fight savagely but this is the year 1944 much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940 and 41 the United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats in open Battle manto Man our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and Munitions of war and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men the the tide has turned the free men of the world are Marching together to Victory we mention this because today marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied Forces landing on the beaches of Normandy and with that in mind ladies and gentlemen as we get set to go racing here today we ask that you would please rise in tribute to our national anthem l [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] thank you ladies and gentlemen and a special thank you to our veterans who have served our country and are serving and also today we think of those gold star families as we observe this 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion 14 purse races today here at the decoin State Fairgrounds getting set to go racing again Horsemen you may come to the track with the first race we do have a number of changes on today’s card we’ll go ahead and take a look at some of those changes at least for the early portion of the card right now in the first race today the first purse race has no changes no scratches no driver changes to report in the first race however if you turn to race two in the second race the driver of number six feeling it will be Phil Knox that’s in race number two the driver of number six feeling it will be Phil Knox the third race there are no changes to report at this time in race three and in fact the fourth race is also clear at this time however if we go to race five in the fifth race scratch number two sker machine that is race number five scratch number two sker machine sixth race in the sixth race scratch number six Whiskey Tango sixth race scratch number six whiskey tango please note the driver of the seven hot like mama has been changed and that will be Jordan Patton that’s race six number seven hot like Mama the driver will be Jordan Patton seventh race scratch number three nay rendevu scratch the four she’s Brook star and scratch the six Crimson blue that’s in race seven scratch number three nay rendevu scratch the four she’s Brooks star and scratch number six Crimson blue race eight in the eighth race driver change number five buck art make the driver zyler Maxwell 12 that’s race eight number five buck art the driver Zyer z y l e r last name Maxwell ninth race the driver of the four carat top moose Phil Knox that’s the ninth race number four carat top moose the driver Phil Knox scratch number eight I can has Mercy that’s the ninth race scratch number eight I can have mercy so let’s go to the 10th and in the 10th race scratch number five Guitar Man and scratch the seven rayen that’s the 10th race scratch number five Guitar Man and also scratch number seven rayen race 11 scratch number four Fox Valley Lizzy once again that is race 11 scratch number four Fox Valley Lizzy go to the 12th race in race 12 driver change number five Zion really Chile Kyle Houston that is race 12 number five Zion’s really chilly the driver Kyle Houston no changes to report at this time in race 13 or race 14 again Horsemen you may come to the track for the first for e Waiting For Amazon princess and copper teen soon as we have the last two we’ll be all set just waiting for two it is good to have you with us today folks here at the Suburban Downs downstate summer meeting this is the first of approximately 28 days of racing scheduled for the summer campaign the spring and summer down state this is the first of 10 scheduled race days here at decoin there are8 18 days scheduled for the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield this is the third consecutive year for a Suburban Downs meeting down state just a reminder next week we’re scheduled to be at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield that will be next week on June 13 and 14 busy week for the horsemen you’ve got the downstate classic which was rain postponed it carried over from Wednesday evening to now Friday morning so tomorrow morning 11:00 a.m. post time for the downstate classic over $80,000 in purses on that nine race card that should be a fantastic day of racing also racing fans if you’re in the grand stand and need a track program we told you earlier there are copies available over at the racing office in the grand Circuit Barn on the south end of the grounds if you don’t want to get up and walk that far our friend Linda allans who is over there in section C toward the south end of the grand stand she’s giving us a wave right now she can sell you a track program so if you need a track program just go up there to The Concourse level of the grandstand head down toward the South End toward section c and Linda allans can certainly sell you a track program Linda her stable is busy this week a lot of horses in to go and uh Linda has a horse in fact that’ll be racing in the downstate classic tomorrow so certainly wish her at her stable well and good to have Linda help us out here today got still waiting for the five Amazon Princess and the six copper teen come to the track please number five Amazon princess and number six copper teen com by the way our thanks to everybody at Suburban downs and at Hawthorne race course Jim Miller the assistant general manager and director of racing for Hawthorne and Suburban Downs racing secretary Robin shat and our director of operations Tina shrock a whole list of officials that we will discuss as we move throughout the day and uh one one other note Luke Davidson the new decoin state fair manager my understanding is Luke is joining us here today along with our director of Agriculture Jerry Costello for the state of Illinois so welcome one and all right now horses are on the track starters are out for race [Music] [Music] one horses are on the track and they are approaching the Starting Gate for today’s first race we’ll take a look at the starting lineup here in just a moment by the way in the first race contrary to the program the driver of number five Amazon princess is zyler Maxwell zyler Maxwell driving Amazon princess and our thanks to Derek Russell for passing that information along number one is Skyway Goliath owned by Ernie sort Nory Nessa Shan Nessa of Fairfield and of ducoin trained by Sean Nessa the driver is Kelsey Perryman they are at the post Gates rolling two Sadies art owned by Mary Alice tck Tom T tetrick of Jeff trained by Clark Fairley Casey lender in the bike three Martha wax is owned by Dennis Brightwell of Cedar Lake Indiana trained by Dennis Brightwell the driver Kyle housted four is Marshall Malone owned by Richard Dobson of Alexander Illinois trained and driven by Steven hord II five Amazon princess owned by Joe Hinman of Linton Indiana trained by Terry Skinner zyler Maxwell the driver and six copper te owned by cordarius Stewart of Byron Mississippi he’s the trainer he’s the driver here we go race one off and pacing there goes certin from the outside for the early lead Martha Max is there and Skyway Goliath down toward the inside Skyway Goliath from that inside starting spot saves the ground around the first turn and as a result moves up for the lead by a length but here’s copper teen moving by on the outside to take second and now to challenge for the lead Martha Max is racing in third as copper teen moves up and has the lead at the quarter mile Mark copper teen is cleared with the lead a length and a half Skyway Goliath second Martha Max is racing in the third position sades art is fourth 27- one they boiled the opening quarter 27 and 1/5th seconds Marshall Malone further back is traveling along next to last and Amazon princess is the trailer for the move up the back stretch so a quick opening quarter here and copper teen was used hard to get to the lead never saw the rail around that first turn but now is in control of the pace leads it by a length Skyway Goliath a second a length and a half Martha Max is racing third by two back to sades Art Marshall Malone and then Amazon princess 56 and three so the tempo slowed just a bit through the second quarter but still a solid Pace here as they move on to the far turn it is copper teen who has the lead and Skyway Goliath is still there racing along in second now takes toward the outside Martha Max has lost contact with the top two to she’s dropped back along the rail into the fourth position around the far turn as they move by the 3/ quter and it is side by side now for the lead as it is Skyway Goliath outside copper te inside 125 and three off the 3/4 mile Mark 125 and three Skyway Goliath has taken the lead off the turn Marshall Malone tries to pick up the leaders toward the outside trying to challenge copper team for that second spot the Skyway Goliath is in front further back Sadies art has gone to Fourth it is Skyway Goliath in front for Kelsey Perry in the blue and white driving colors and drawing clear coming through the stretch and to the wire Skyway Goliath wins it Skyway Goliath opened up W it by six lengths close for second copper te or Marshall Malone for that runnerup spot and then behind that pair it was saad’s Art in fourth 1 minute 54 and 35th seconds 154 35ths your unofficial winner number one Skyway Goliath a reminder there is a Trackside Winter Circle photographer that’s our friend Denise Titus and down in the first turn up here to the home stretch near the Finish Line where we will have a makeshift Winter Circle on the home stretch of the racetrack e I think I just heard Shan nessus say Sean where the instructions you’re going to have to get the picture quick yeah now returning a in front of the stands the winner of the first race the official winner of this race for Pacers how about a hand for number one Skyway Goliath Kelsey Perryman yeah Skyway Goliath uh he tends to be a bit High Strung and Shan Nessa the co-owner and the trainer who Trackside in the red shirt he told Denise Titus our Trackside photographer he said you’re going to have to get this picture quick this horse is not one to stand around but congratulations to Ernie sork Nori Nessa Shan Nessa how about that a Fairfield and ducoin owned winner to start the day at Indiana sired four-year-old Skyway Goliath fourth career win and again the time for the mile 154 and three trainer and co-owner sha Nessa just had bypass surgery two weeks ago Shawn kind of looked up at us and said it’s probably questionable whether or not I should even be here today today so wonderful to see Shawn not only up and going but back at the races so Shawn well done buddy congratulations there’s the winner Skyway Goliath Kelsey Perryman your winning dri full field rundown coming up horse but you may come to the track with race two e here’s the full field rundown for the first race that first race for Pacers non-winners of $10,000 in 2024 with also eligible conditions that applied from the top Skyway Goliath was the winner Sadies art finished four Martha Max finished five Marshall Malone was third Amazon princess finished six copper te the runner up the quarter 27- one the half in 56 and 35th seconds 3/4 125 and three in the time for the mile 1 minute 54 and 35th seconds reach down 145 362 congratulations again to team Nessa Ernie sorc driver Kelsey Perryman getting us started here with a Win Second race is coming up a reminder in race two the driver of number six feeling it will be Phil Knox Phil Knox drives number six feeling it Horsemen come to the track waiting for rock on big star Miss Larry got to go Graham rock and roll Dakota Ponda spark feeling it and Chase the bouquet e e e e is here today so Luke uh Luke you were just telling us do coin native this this has to be really neat in order to come out here and know that I’m sure there’s a lot of responsibility but a lot of fun for you as well yeah every day is a new adventure out here had a relationship with the fairgrounds for a long time I’m really proud to be a part of what we’re trying to do here in ducoin in the greater region as an economic engine for this area so um thanks everybody for coming out to the races we’re thrilled to have a horse presence here all summer long something we want to continue into the future and uh thanks to our director for setting this up for us and thank you all for who attended today and I know the horsemen appreciate the great effort by the track crew and the grounds crew here at dcoin and and Luke we hear it I bet you hear it all the time too what a beautiful setting for racing here absolutely I feel like we have a really unique grounds uh in general but the fact that we can host something like this in a small town ducoin and in this in this region that is always looking for viability uh we are really proud of our facilities and I promise we’re going to do the best that we can to keep them up to a standard that accommodates everyone and I know the horsemen appreciate that and the racing fans appreciate that as well Luke I know you didn’t come by yourself today looks like you you brought some good company with you yeah I’m here with the director of Agriculture uh Jerry Castello II so he probably wants to say a few words to y’all let’s turn it over to the director because I know the director flashed a big smile and uh I know he loves racing and he’s got some good news to share director welcome back to dcoin hey so nice to be here uh as Luke was saying we love Southern Illinois the fairgrounds here but specifically the track there’s so much history in harness racing right here at the ducoin State Fairgrounds um and honestly I’m overly pleased Overjoyed to announce to uh Iha that uh we will be uh infusing about $2.9 million uh into purses this year so close to $3 million um I I can tell you ihha worked very hard uh the lobbyists working with legislators working with Department of Agriculture so uh hopefully this will be a a much better year for a lot of uh Illinois bread Racers that is tremendous news indeed and uh appreciate everyone who has worked so hard in helping make that happen and direct 1986 it’s just uh I’m from from Southern Illinois myself I was a legislator actually U my district at that point in time included dcoin proper I grew up myself coming to this Fairgrounds as a kid uh I can tell you the governor the first lady we’re all very very invested in the decoin state Fairground Southern Illinois as well as springfi field in the Illinois State Fairgrounds um I think people are aware as well that both the governor and the first lady are huge as far as ecoin supporters and it shows and and and what the great thing is it allows so many more great memories to be made as we go forward because we always talk to folks that have such wonderful memories of the downstate fair so we we all in the racing Community appreciate that very much director before we let you go and again thanks so much you brought some great news I know the horsemen are they they’ve got to be thrilled with this development this this makes for an even better summer and an even better year but before we let you go the horses are going to the gate I know you served in the military we talked when we opened the program 80th anniversary of the uh the The Landing at Normandy on dday and uh we just want you to know we appreciate your service and I and I know that that is something that you hold very close to your heart your your friends as well that have served with you in the military thank you very much actually my best friend godfathered and my youngest daughter was killed in action in Afghanistan uh being a veteran is something I’m extremely proud of and I think it’s very important that we all remember those who gave their lives sacrificed their lives for us to have the Democracy the Constitution that we live under so um thank you for for bringing that point up D-Day is something uh you know so many men and women lost their lives for this country it’s something we can never ever forget and being in the 82nd Airborne uh D-Day itself is something that’s that’s very special to me that is very well said director Costello and decoin state fair manager Luke Davison good to have you both with us here today gentlemen thanks for taking time to swing by the judges dead as we’re set now to go racing with race two in fact here they come getting set to get underway also Horseman a reminder winning horse to the testing location in the stable area please Horseman a reminder when you win today there is a testing facility there is a temporary testing facility set up in the barn area please keep that in mind in the meantime off and pacing here we go in today’s second event the scramble is on for the lead Ponda spark is away quickly there goes Ponda spark Casey Leonard moving up around the first turn to take the lead by a length and a half as they race on to the quarter mile Mark miss Larry gets away in the second position rock on big star is third as they go on by the quarter and head up the backstretch chase the bouquet fourth 28 and one the time for the opening quarter 28 and 1/5th seconds got too Graham is racing along in fifth rock and roll Dakota is Sixth and feeling it is seventh and last as they head up the backstretch toward the halfway point with Ponda spark the leader Ponda spark is on top and leads it by a length miss Larry getting a good trip drafting right in behind the leader in the second position rock on Big Star goes third chase the bouquet is still there in fourth got to go Graham is in fifth and racing about six lengths off the lead rock and roll Dakota next to last and feeling it starts to move from the back of the pack 58 and two was the time for the first half mile 58 and two fth seconds it is Ponda spark who leads it a length and a half miss Larry is in second around the far turn rock on big star is third down toward at the inside and then rock and roll Dakota who starts moving up on the outside now rock and roll Dakota has gone from fourth to third challenging for second feeling it moves with cover behind that one Ponda spark is still the leader though and Ponda spark leads it by a length and a half off the turn 128 and 3 fths of time for the 3/4s 128 and three rock and roll to Dakota coming after Ponda spark as they straighten away for home Ponda spark to the inside rock and roll Dakota there rock on Big Star swings out to the far outside miss Larry gets shook Loose Lake got to go Graham out in the center of the track it’s wide open what a finish here comes rock on big star rock on Big Star Center of the track rock on Big Star Jamal Denson rally up to Win It by three4 of a length on the line it’ll be a multiple horse photo to separate second third and fourth you’ve got Ponda spark you’ve got Miss Larry rock and roll Dakota all in that photo for the runner-up position 157 and 4 was the time for the mile 1 minute 57 and 45th seconds e number one rock on Big Star makes a strong rally down the home stretch through the center of the racetrack and wins it for owner Jerry blunt of Clinton Mississippi trainer Charles Arthur and the driver Jamal Denson how about a hand for the winner of race two number one rock on Big Star time for the mile 1 minute 57 and 45 seconds this is uh this makes a great point because director Costello and decoin state fair manager Luke Davidson both had just asked they said how about the track condition and indeed the track crew’s done a fantastic job and this is a great example of it because rock on Big Star came into this program with a lifetime record of 204 and 1 and we’ll leave here today with a record of 1 minute 57 and 45th seconds so this horse has just lowered his career best by better than six full seconds so congratulations to Our Winning connections this Pacer is a three-year-old gelded son of Sage Brush at diarama by real artists gentlemen congratulations well done Denise tide is snapping the picture track side as rock on Big Star wins race two full field rundown coming up full field rundown coming up up a reminder the courtesy vehicle will be operating throughout the day Horsemen from the draw gate located down near the entrance to the first turn and please feel free to take advantage of that shuttle service for the Winter Circle Trackside photos again our photographer Denise Titus here’s the full field rundown from race two it is official from the top rock on big star was the winner miss Larry the runner up got too Graham finished five rock and roll Dakota four Pond despark finished three feeling it was six and Chase the bouquet seven the quarter 28 and one the half in 58 and 25th seconds 3/4s 128 and three in the mile 1 minute 57 and 45 seconds reach down 1 125 4367 third race is on the way come to the track with Speedy Town Eli ey Isabella Madam full charge lose Interceptor Kansas boy and Fox Valley Harley no changes in race three by the way folks one other note talking about the decoin state fair just a reminder Fair dates this year August 23rd through September 2nd and racing set August 26 through August 28 one of the many things that is always so much fun about the dcoin state fair if you like high school football and what a great sport that is it’s so much fun I remember a few years ago here uh we had a harness racing program one evening and there were marching bands from several high schools across Southern Illinois that were on the grounds and it was kind of a celebration because the high school football season was just getting underway and it was great to see all the young people here on the grounds that night just a very festive atmosphere so there’s always a lot happening here at the decoin state fair and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever this year August 23rd through September 2nd [Music] f for got waiting for line ey Isabella mam full charge lose Interceptor and then we be set to go race three I serious [Music] horses are headed to the Starting Gate for today’s third race a maiden Trot non-winners of a race Lifetime and let’s meet those starters now as we get set to go again horses headed to the gate for race three number one is Speedy Town leased by Marna Shen of Hopkinsville Kentucky trained by Marna Tyler Shen the driver number two is a lni Isabella owned by Hosea Williams of Chicago trained by Steven hord thei and Juan Franco is in the bike three Madam full charge owned and trained by David Brown of Southern Illinois from Harrisburg the driver is Richard Finn number four lose Interceptor on by Stacy darus of Charleston trained by Jill Brown the driver is Chris Brown number five Kansas boy owned by Kenny Collier of Ellery Illinois owned also by Otto and Lisa Rinker from up at strawberg Illinois the trainer is Kenny Collier and the dri Casey Leonard number six Fox Valley Harley owned by Gabe wand of Dodgeville Wisconsin Robert wand of schellsburg Wisconsin owned also by Gary gley of Mineral Point Wisconsin Jamaica Patton of Rochester Illinois Jamaica Patton the trainer driver headed to the gate third race on the afternoon for for horses approaching the Starting Gate for the third race Maiden Trot field of six getting ready to go here this afternoon as they begin to assemble over on the North End of this 1em racetrack this track was built in the immediate aftermath of World War II believe the first season that they raced over this on M track was in 1946 there have been so many great moments and memories here for harness racing over the years Motorsports over the years some of the best in the nation in both Industries so many great memories for the Illinois bread horses here as well so always fun to go racing at ducoin right now they’re at the post and the gate is rolling we’ve talked about it in the past on the uh Motorsports side of things that there have been drivers over the years here like AJ Foy and Mario and Drey Al uner who have competed over this racetrack uh just phenomenal Tony Stewart has raced here and of course on the harness racing side oh my go back to when the hiloni and came here in the late 1950s just an endless string of tremendous horses and men and women of the harness horse industry and we appreciate the horsemen who continue this today you men and women racing with us today thanks for being here here they come third race they are off and trotting there goes lose Interceptor out for the lead a line ey Isabella comes away in the second position Speedy town is third down toward the inside Kansas boy gets away racing in the fourth spot and quickly settles over against the rail Fox Valley Harley will go fifth around the first turn in Madam full charge last of the six after the opening eighth of a mile they head to the quarter with lose Interceptor on top lose Interceptor leads it by just a length Speedy town will go second as they go by the quarter Ali Isabella is racing along in the third position with Kansas boy fourth Fox Valley Harley is still there in fifth 32 32 and three the time for the opening quarter 32 and 35th seconds onto the backstretch they go bam full charge is still the trailer and back up front lose Interceptor continues to lead lose Interceptor leads it by a length and a half as they approach the midpoint of the backstretch Speedy town will go second by just a length as they go on toward the half mile Mark Ali Isabella still there racing in the third position and Kansas boy still travels along in the fourth spot he’s about six lengths off the lead still against the rail Madam full charge moves up one spot outside of Fox Valley Harley 105 and two was the time for the first half mile 105 and 2 fifth lose Interceptor leads the field over to the north side of the course and is on top by a length and a half and Speedy town is still there in second by a length and a half and here comes Kansas boy to the outside challenging for the third position Aline ey Isabella is still there down toward the inside still has third but only by a half length with just over a quarter mile to go further back Fox Valley Harley and a gap of eight more lengths Madam full charge at the back 135 and three the time at the 3/ quars 135 and and three and here comes Speedy town to the outside Speedy Town coming after Lou’s Interceptor and Kansas boy is there out in the center of the RAC track Kansas boy tries to get going down the center of the track alai Isabella is still fourth down toward the inside how about Kansas boy Kansas boy coming forward for the lead and for the win Kansas boy wins it for owners Kenny Collier and auto and Lisa Rinker trained by Kenny Collier Casey Leonard in the bike Kansas boy you’re winner 204 and 3 the time for the mile 204 and 35ths will meet Kansas boy here in just a moment Horsemen you may come to the track with race four e e Kenny Coler the co-owner and trainer of Kansas boy is an individual who has been in this great sport of harness racing for virtually his entire life and his Partners on this horse Otto and Lisa Rinker they are longtime racing fans but newer to the game just within the last few years as far as getting directly involved as owners and it’s good to have Auto Rinker here today getting ready to celebrate this Victory down track side as he moves toward the head of the horse D slides down to say congratulations to driver Casey Leonard gives him an ad boy for a job well done how about a hand for number five Kansas boy a reminder Horsemen that when you have the winner today you need to report to the testing station back in the stable area so just remember that all winners need to report to the testing location near the grand Circuit Barn Casey Leonard we talked about the Illinois harness Horseman’s Association we heard director Costello talk about the hard work that’s gone on between the ihha and the state legislature so Casey to you and everybody at the ihha a big thank you and thanks to the ihha for sponsoring the Trot and Pace marketing live stream of these Suburban Downs downstate races this summer to Kenny Collier and to the Rinker family congratulations on a big win here at ducoin by my Kansas boy a 2-year-old geldon son of you know you do an Indiana sire Trotter that came out of the Lexington selected sale last fall for $7,500 Kenny Collier has been telling us since last fall I think I’ve got a good one on my hands and it looks like indeed that is the case full field rundown coming right up e and here is the full field rundown for that third race it is official Speedy town was the runner up Ali Isabella finished four Madam full charge was six lose Interceptor finished five Kansas boy the winner and Fox Valley Harley was third they got the quarter in 32 and 35th seconds the half and 105 and two 3/4s 135 and three the time for the mile two 204 and 35ths reach down 24651 three one quick note we talked to Otto ranker before the races today and he commented on the great job that Kenny Collier does as a Horseman as trainer and Otto added he said you know he said Kenny’s wife if you want a good caretaker nobody takes better care of their horses and that is so so true so congratulations to both Kenny and deborra Collier on the start to another good season in the works here boy that’s a family that has had their share of wins at dcoin over the years under the Coler name under the burket name and add another one to the list here in that third event one other thing it’s always kind of fun when a two-year-old can beat older horses so that was big win for Kansas boy fourth race is coming up and in the fourth race no scratches no driver changes e indispensable maximum exposure the best sales marketing tools the easiest way to sell your horse for top dollars the wave of the future since holding their first sale 20 years ago on gate.com has become harness Racing’s leading marketplace with over 13,000 registered users buying and selling race horses and bloodstock through daily Online Auctions browse listings for free and buy your next racehorse at on gate.com onate we’ve changed the way the business works oh a little and love it a lot the stable.ca is an award-winning fractional ownership operation buy as little as 1% of a race source and experience 100% of the thrill the stable.ca makes ownership easy accessible and affordable communication and customer service are at the heart of everything we do get started at the stable.ca for for show e waiting for Mr turbo muffler and don’t count me out Horsemen this reminder that we do have a fer on the grounds and that is Tom Miller so if you have any horseshoe needs just contact Tina shro our director of operations and she can get you in touch with Tom Miller again Horsemen if you have any horseshoeing needs Tom Miller is on the grounds our director of operations Tina shrock can help coordinate if you need Tom’s Services thank you I’m we e [Music] horses are on the track and headed to the gate for the fourth race a maiden pace non-winners of a race Life Time number one it’s Rob not Bob is owned by Robert grismore a free Port owned also by Charles nip of Madison Wisconsin Neil nordlof of Rockford Illinois and Kevin grismore of Westfield New York the trainer Mike Brink the driver Casey Leonard number two Mr turbo muffler is owned by Terry Wilson Jackson Mississippi trained by Fabian Johnson Jordan Patton is up three speedmind is owned by Richard Dobson of Alexander Illinois trained and driven by Steven hord II four Imperial Hanover owned by the Rick shrock stable of Cantrell owned by Kenneth shrock of Arthur Brady shrock of Cal trained by Jamaica Patton Travis sikman the driver and five don’t count me out owned by Sydney Kelly of Clinton Mississippi the trainer driver Kelsey Perryman headed to the gate for today’s fourth race Horsemen be ready please with race five a reminder in race five scratch number two sker machine just a reminder looking ahead race five scratch the two sker machine at the post race four Debbie was our thanks to Tina shrock Leanne Shin maretta Walker all have been helping oversee the administrative duties for the races that we present here today could not do it without them fortunate to have a strong set of racing officials to help put on these races each summer thanks again to Hawthorne Suburban Downs the ihha and the decoin State Fair management here they come off and pacing they go and there goes don’t count me out don’t count me out wasting no time goes right out for the early lead as they head down to the first turn speed minded comes away in second position as they race toward the quarter Imperial Handover third it’s Rob not Bob is away racing in fourth and finally it’s Mr turbo muffler who’s last of the five but right there with the rest they move Midway on the south turn what a great day for racing just a beautiful day here in Southern Illinois great news from the director of Agriculture earlier about the extra money 2.9 Million to be released later this year for harness racing it’s a good day 30 and 35ths was the time for the opening quarter 30 and 35ths seconds up the backstretch they go here at ducoin don’t count me out was determined to get that lead early Kelsey Perryman already has a win under his belt for the day looking for another one here but still a long way to go it’s got company it’s Rob not Bob is moving with a flourish it’s Rob not Bob moves on by from the back of the pack sweeps up and takes the lead before they reach the half mile juncture it’s Rob not Bob is the leader by two lengths they go on by the half don’t count me out as in second and here comes Imperial Handover 102 and one the time at the half mile Mark 102 and one imperial Handover is now up to Second within a half length of the lead it’s Rob not Bob against the rail leads at a half length Imperial Handover is toward the outside and second by a length and a half don’t count me out gets the shuffle back into the third position speed minded comes off the rail fourth now taking third but still nearly four lengths off the lead and then there is a gap back to Mr turbo muffler of another seven lengths as they come off the far turn it’s Rob not Bob got 3/ quarters 131 and 2 1 minute 31 and 25th seconds it’s Rob not Bob to the inside Imperial Handover is there to the outside and speed minded is third and behind that pair as they come into the final Eighth Mile it’s Rob not Bob and joined on the front end by Imperial Handover Imperial Handover it’s Rob not Bob it’s Rob notot Bob has a narrow lead Imperial Handover is there down to the wire they come and that is tight that’s a photo for the win that will either be it’s Rob not Bob or imperial Handover for the top spot we do know behind that pair speed minded was third and then don’t count me out was fourth and Mr turbo muffler fifth 159 and 3 the time for the 1 mile distance 1 minute 59 and 35th seconds waiting for result of the photo our photo finish technician today Emma shrock will give us that result shortly you know we mentioned this mrock is our photo finish technician by the way belated congratulations she graduated with her undergrad degree from the University of Illinois this spring and now she will be going on to pursue her master’s work and uh how about giving Emma a nod for integrity as well when you’re the photo finish technician and your dad and your brother have one of the horses in the photo it might test some ethics but not in the case of Emma shro she just called up and she said the winner is number one it’s Rob not Bob number one prevails by a nose over Imperial Handover Emma thank you now returning here is the winner by a nose number one it’s Rob not Bob casy Leonard goes back to back on the card Denise Titus taking the track side photo Casey congratulations a driving double to get things started here here early in the card this afternoon it’s Rob not Bob is owned by Robert grismore of Freeport Illinois where Adolf rup coached high school basketball before the folks in Kentucky took him away yes Adolf rup coached at Freeport back in the day so congratulations to Robert gisore of Freeport also to Charles nip of Madison Wisconsin Neil nof of Rockford Illinois Kevin grismore of Westfield New York the trainer Mike Frank the driver Casey Leonard the breeder Dandy Farms breeding of Jeff Davis the ihha president it’s Rob not Bob three-year-old gilded son of world of rock and roll 159 and three here’s the full field rundown for the fourth race it is official it’s Rob not Bob was the the winner Mr turbo muffler finished five speed minded three Imperial Handover the runner up and don’t count me out finished fourth the quarter 30 and 3 fifths the first half mile 102 and 1 3/4 131 and 2 and the time for the mile 1 minute 59 and 35th seconds reach down 153 to4 I’ve always wondered with Robert grismore being the co-owner of number one I’ve always wondered about the name if it’s one of these situations where he prefers to go by Rob if he goes for a short inversion and maybe people call him Bob and he finally named a horse to clarify the situation it’s Rob not Bob regardless congratulations to Our Winning connections race five coming up Horsemen come to the track scratch number two sker machine number two sker machine is a scratch we are waiting for Fox Valley Kodiak Fox Valley exploit Vinnie L Mack diesel rocken Republic we mentioned the fact a lot of racing this week you’ve got the downstate classic tomorrow mon County faret decer up in Central Illinois that’s always a fun day they have put together an outstanding card nine races combined purses over 80,000 what a tremendous day of racing that will be 11:00 a.m. post time tomorrow and then they come right back on Saturday at decar Post Time 11:00 a.m. once again they will have the Illinois Big 10 Colt Stakes that will be the kickoff Fair of the year for the Big 10 circuit so if you get time be sure to take it all in downstate classic tomorrow at Decor the Big 10 Stakes coming up on Saturday at the fair in decar the Thoroughbred folks they’re excited about the Belmont Stakes that’ll go to the Post on Saturday the Kentucky Derby winner Mystic Dan is in the lineup and the Press winner sees the Grays in the lineup number of folks around Illinois have bought into seiz the gray earlier this year and what a thrill that’s been in fact there have been even some friends of ours in the harness racing industry they bought shares in seized the gray through my racehorse horse.com that’s been so much fun what a great way to get people connected to horse racing in general it’s a great chance for folks to get involved in this case they bought shares in seiz the gray lo and behold now they can say they own an interest in a preus winner I know they’re excited about the big race in the Belmont on Saturday the the Morning Line Odds came out and seiz the gray is like the third or fourth choice at 8 to one and I saw some comments on Facebook from folks that own a share or two in that horse and they said you know what suits us Fine Suits the horse fine he doesn’t know what the odds are just go out there and maybe try to prove them wrong once again so should be a fun day at Saratoga Springs New York we especially want to wish all of our friends in the harness business that bought shares in seiz the gray we wish them well for a safe journey on Saturday good afternoon everybody this is your producer and videographer Don Holden with Trot and Pace marketing I just wanted to remind everybody as usual I will show the slow motion stretch drive as well as the full replay after each race and when you view that keep in mind I am set up 20 maybe 30 ft off the uh off the wire so that little bit of an angle that little bit of distance um can make a huge difference in a photo finish and can completely skew uh what you see in the video so just remember um what you see may or may not be accurate to the official result the photo finish um is actually positioned right here on the wire right that tripod right there with that iPad on it is photo finish and as you can see uh right about here is where I’m actually positioned this is looking straight out to the track for me so that little bit of difference uh can make the winner look like not the winner or vice versa on the video so just keep that in mind the photo finish is the official uh makes the official call of course not me this video is very much unofficial that well when you think about a flat tire and having to get a flat tire fixed you might think typically of Motorsports not always the case it can sure happen in harness racing as well just got word that number three Fox Valley exploit was getting ready to come to the race racetrack when Kyle Houston noticed flat tire on the race bike so they will get that taken care of and as soon as that problem is resolved Fox Valley exploit will be on her way always fun to see the Illinois Champion Fox Valley exploit on the card Happ got e going one note late driver change uh number six Rock and Republic zyler Maxwell will drive the six Rock and Republic Zyer and again that’s z y l e r last name Maxwell we say late change the announcers is just late reporting it if you want to be technically correct or thanks to dererk Russell he passed that along about an hour ago so should have mentioned that sooner but zyler Maxwell will drive number six rockan Republic last horse headed to the track [Music] horses are on the track they’re headed to the gate race five Pacers non-winners of $10,000 this year also eligible conditions May apply number one is Fox Valley Kodiak owned by Nelson wellis of beer Illinois owned also by Donna K Kelly of llata Missouri trained by Tom Simmons Casey Leonard in the bike two is scratched three Fox Valley exploit owned by David Brigham of L Field Michigan owned by Kyle Houston of Altimont Illinois trained by Amy Houston her husband Kyle in the bike number four Vinnie Lou is owned by cavalo stable of richon Park Illinois trained and driven by Steven hord II five is ma dies by the flo Family Farms of Alexis Illinois Dr Richard and Arlene Flo Rick and Tabby Flo trained and driven by chill Brown and number six Rock and Republic is owned by dossy miner of Springfield trained by Terry Skinner but a reminder contrary to the program the driver is zyler Maxwell just about set to go here in race five Horsemen stand by with Race Six a reminder in the sixth race scratch number six Whiskey Tango sixth race number six Whiskey Tango a scratch starter calls for the field race five at the post Gates rolling race five here at the decoin State Fairgrounds the Suburban Downs downstate spring and summer meeting at ducoin and next week we go to Springfield we’ll be alternating between these two on M downstate racetracks throughout the course of the coming weeks here they come race five off and pacing they go Rock and Republic fires out from the far outside Fox Valley exploit has early speed as well and Fox Valley Kodiak comes away racing in the third position Fox Valley exploit has the lead Fox Valley exploit is on top by a length and gets over next to the rail Rock and Republic goes second up on the outside Fox Valley Kodiak is racing in the third position around the first turn Vinnie L is in fourth against the rail and Mach diesel now moves up a couple of spots from fifth to Fourth the challenge for third as they head onto the backstretch and there’s also a challenge and change for the lead Rock and Republic the leader 29 and three for the opening quarter 29 and 35th seconds Rock and Republic leads it but here comes Mack diesel Mack diesel mov up on the outside goes from second now to challenge for the top spot after 38 of a mile midpoint of the backstretch mck diesel on the outside has the lead by just a neck and Fox Valley exploit is now second down toward the inside or Rock and Republic I should say right in front of Fox Valley exploit who’s a close third as they go on by the half mile Mark and then Fox Valley Kodiak fourth 59- one was the time for the first half mile 59 and one onto the far turn they go mock diesel to the outside Rock and Republic to the inside battling for the lead Rock and Republic moves up saves the ground against the rail around the far turn leads at 3/4 of a length Fox Valley exploit is right in behind the leader and she’s looking for racing room the challenge here for Fox Valley exploit mock diesel the tiring hes there on the outside that will delay the ability of fox valy exploit to come off the rail but now she finds room to the top of the stretch as they turn for home 129 and one the time 129 and one at the three quarters Here Comes Fox Valley exploit after Rock and Republic and then Fox Valley Kodiak who is toward the far outside but is still Third Rock and Republic has the lead by a length Fox Valley exploit then Fox Valley Kodiak third on the grand stand side Rock and Republic still the leader to the inside Fox Valley exploit comes at her again another driving finish Rock and Republic wins it by a length on the line for zyler Maxwell it was Fox Valley exploit second and then it was Fox Valley Kodiak third followed by Vinnie Lou and fourth Mack diesel fifth 156 and two the time for the mile 1 minute 56 and 25th seconds we’ll meet the winner Rock and Republic in just a moment Horseman you may come to the track race six e e waiting for the winter to return Republic a six-year-old gelding and Ohio sired gelded son of pet rock owned by dossy miner trained by Terry Skinner zyler Maxwell in the race bike zyler Maxwell might be a new name to us here in Illinois this year but young man’s already won his share of races he actually had already won what two dozen races or so I think coming into today’s card in his young career zyler turned 18 just a few days ago folks and here he is driving at dcoin for the first time and winning at the decoin State Fairgrounds for the Suburban Downs meeting how about a hand for zyler Maxwell and Rocket Republic Rockin Republic wins for the 21st time in his career 1 minute 56 and 25th seconds the time ah the hazards of the Winter Circle when horses tossing his head you’re trying not to get hit in the face with the overcheck but that’s a happy problem to have because if you’re in the winter Circle that means things went well zyler congratulations well done and welcome to decoin Illinois once again Horseman a reminder there is a testing facility back in the stable area so all winners today must report to the testing area located in the stable section of the fairgrounds down on the south end of the grounds not far from the race office full field rundown is official here it is for that fifth race from the top Fox Valley Kodiak was third sker machine scratched Fox Valley exploit the runner up Vinnie louu finished four Mach diesel finished five and Rock and Republic the winner the quarter 29 and three the half and 59 and one 3/4 129 and one the mile 1 minute 56 and 25th seconds reach down three scratch two 451 okay race six on the way again a reminder scratch number six Whiskey Tango number six Whiskey Tango is scratched the driver of the seven hot like Mama Jordan Patton that’s number seven hot likee mama the driver Jordan Patton Horsemen come to the track race six e e for for okay don’t know that look that one for for waiting for hot like Mama that was [Music] headed to the Starting Gate horses are on the track race six pacing Phillies and Mayors maidens non-winners of One race lifetime a reminder scratch the six Whiskey Tango and a reminder the driver of the seven hottie Mama Jordan Patton drives the seven number one is Vicky Lester owned by WJ Donovan AB Del Ray Beach Florida trained by Amy Houston Kyle Houston is up two is something about me owned by walk-on water Acres LLC of Richard and Bethany Finn of alamont trained and driven by Richard Finn number three Tyler Tai owned by Hosea Williams of Chicago Steven hord the second the trainer Juan Franco and the bike four is AR Tony owned by Mitch Titus of Charleston Roshan trig of Brandon Mississippi trained by Roshan shre the driver cordarius Stewart number five Bing Bing Bing is owned by Philip and Sherry cotton a Fairfield trained by Philip cotton the driver Matt abetti six is scratch seven is hot like Mama hot like Mama owned by Cedric Daniels of Jackson Mississippi trained by Cornelius cabat the driver contrary to the program is Jordan Patton and number eight iridescent Remy is owned by Heidi and Pete Lou of Springfield Illinois owned also by Michael Martin of Macedonia Ohio Phil Knox the trainer and the driver just about set to go the horses are up on the North End of the racetrack The Starting Gate moving into place just about ready for race six not at the post and the gate is rolling Race Six here they come they’re off and pacing there goes iridescent Remy from the outside hot like mama has some speed Vicki l as they’re down toward the inside as they Thunder into the first turn hot like Mama challenging Vicky Lester Vicky Lester has the lead though around the first turn as they head toward the quarter mile Mark something about me sneaks up the rail into second position hot likee mama third on the outside iridescent Remy found a good spot against the rail in fourth as they move on by the quarter mile Mark and once again hot likee mama moves forward now and takes the lead hot likee mama clears with the lead right past the quarter mile Mark 28 and four the time 28 and 45th seconds for the opening qu quart hot like Mama leads it by just a length and then Vicky Lester in second by a length something about me is third iridescent Remy is fourth Tyler Tai is racing in the fifth position AR’s Tony is in sixth as they approach the half mile bark and Bing Bing Bing is seventh and last Vicky Lester Vicky Lester has moved back by and regained the top spot at the expense of hot likee mama and here comes iridescent Remy now up first up on the outside in third 59 and two for the first half mile 9 and 25th seconds so let’s see what iridescent Remy can do from here Vicky Lester has the lead they’re Midway on the far turn Vicky Lester leads it by 3/4 of a length iridescent Remy is second on the outside by 3/4 of a length hotti Mama is third by the same margin back to the inside and then Tyler Tai who is fourth up on the outside as they go on by the 3/4 mile Mark something about me is fifth Vicky Lester has opened up on a three length lead as they turn for home 128 and three the time at the 3/4s 128 and three Vicky Lester has the lead out to five lengths the scramble is on for second behind her there’s an eighth of a mile to go Matt avanetti and Bing Bing Bing swing way out to the grand stand TI side to challenge for the second spot Vicky Lester has the lead though in deep stretch Bing Bing Bing is there as they come toward the wire cordarius Stewart moving late as well with AR’s Tony but it’s all a battle for second Vicky Lester wins it opens up and wins it by six lengths bing bing bing came out of that c crowd to be second across the wire and our case Tony got third 157 157 and 3 was the time for the mile 1 minute 57 and 35s seconds e and congratulations to Our Winning Connections in Race Six WJ Donovan of Del H Florida the owner Amy Houston the trainer Kyle Houston the driver how about a hand for number one Vicky Lester Vicky Lester Lester is an Indiana cired three-year-old Philly by Rock and image bred by the victory Hill Farm Philly wins for the first time in her fourth career start by the way speaking of the Houston stable if you thought that maybe you were going to catch a break in that three-year-old Philly Pace division for the Illinois breads this year cuz you hadn’t seen the name chick well we got news for you chiel is back she raised in a qualifier yesterday morning at haris hooer Park and Kyle I thought she paced a pretty nice trip 155 and one Kyle says yeah 54 in a piece but yeah it was a good mile so so chick Bell you Illinois bread fans uh just keep in mind Chael is coming back I think that’s going to shape up to be a fantastic division this year in that three-year-old Philly Pace we’ve already seen some other three-year-old pacing Phillies with some big wins last weekend up at Springfield chabel will be part of that mix going forward full field rundown here in Race Six in just a moment e e full field rundown is official for race six and here it is from the top of the page Vicky Lester the winner something about me finished five Tyler Tai was four arc’s Tony finished three bing bing bing the runner up Whiskey Tango was scratched hottie Mama finished seven and iridescent Remy was six the quarter 28 and four the half and 59 and two 3/4 128 and 35ths the time for the mile 1 minute 57 and 35th seconds reads down 154 32 scratch 76 the upcoming seventh race a reminder scratch number three Naes rendevu scratch the four she’s Brook star and scratch the six Crimson blue again that’s all in the seventh race scratch number three nases Rondevu scratched sick also scratch number four she’s Brook star scratched because of Transportation issues and also scratch number six Crimson blue scratched by the trainer for personal reasons those are the scratches for race seven horsemen you may come to the track with runaway Delight Philly Revenge Fox Valley Tasha Stevie May and el bell it’s amazing to talk to Horsemen and the memories that come back at certain racetracks from racing competi competition and uh it’s it’s incredible how many Horsemen we have talked to over the years that they will remember not only wins but sometimes losses as well and it’s incredible the the the way a trainer or a driver can remember things specific moments as a race unfolded uh in this case we’ve had Horsemen today that can look around this Racetrack and they can say I remember the day during the decoin state fair I was on the lead or I was uh maybe sitting in the middle of the pack on the rail X Y and Z happened on the final turn and I got beat that day it’s it’s always an interesting study with Horsemen how sometimes those tough losses can stick in their minds with Incredible detail sometimes as much as the victories do and that’s all because as the saying goes no victories guaranteed and man racing strategy and old-fashioned racing luck can play a big part of it for know indispensable maximum exposure the best sales marketing tools the easiest way to sell your horse for top dollar the wave of the future since holding their first sale 20 years ago on gate.com has become harness Racing’s leading marketplace with over 13,000 registered users buying and selling race horses and bloodstock through daily Online Auctions browse listings for free and buy your next racehorse at on gate.com onate we’ve changed the way the business Works own a little and love it a lot the stable.ca is an award-winning fractional ownership operation buy as little as 1% of a race source and experience 100% of the thrill the stable.ca makes ownership easy accessible and affordable communication and customer service are at the heart of everything we do get started at the stable.ca in one think know true our thanks to our racing officials once again Jim Miller the assistant general manager and director of racing for Hawthorne race course and Suburban Downs he’s also the treasurer for the US Trotting Association by the way Robin chat the racing secretary Tina shro our director of operations Leanne shin and maretta Walker also helping oversee operations here today Brad Dy is our presiding judge our associate judge is Tim surl Ron Bergdorf our chief timer Mark Brown is the charter Emma shro with the photo finish Denise Titus our track side win photographer Roy Finn the starter Tim Becker drives the gate Dwayne Wells our out riter our identifiers Danny saterfield and Tina shrock our veterinarian good to have Dr Kate MC Bernie of the American Association of equine practitioners we talked about Tom Miller on the grounds he’s our official faer for the day again Horseman if you need any shoeing work done just contact Tina shrock and she will help you make arrangements with Tom MedStar Ambulance Service also the gang at ATS audiot Technical Services with the sound system we mentioned Trot and Pace marketing with the live stream of the races again you can find them on youtube.com just go to youtube.com and enter Trot and pce marketing in the search field thanks to the ihha for their continued sponsorship of that live stream size more concessions over in the stable area stop by get a burger A Tender Loin something cold to drink and students of the ducoin community Unit School District number 300 have been assisting here today as well and we appreciate that thank you Tim the uh note about the downstate classic we had mentioned this earlier today the downstate classic racing tomorrow at decar nay’s rendevu scratched from this seventh race here today now the official reason was that she was scratched sick so it will be curious to see what the situation is with her because she’s entered for that downstate classic which goes tomorrow at decar and she is a very talented Philly and would look to be one of the favorites at least on paper for that race so here’s hoping that all goes well for n’s rendevu and hopefully she’ll be fine and will be able to fulfill the commitment in the downstate classic come tomorrow Post Time 11 a.m. at decer tomorrow absolutely you know me well starters are out [Music] headed to the gate for race seven Illinois conceived and fold ICF pacing Phillies age three and four number one is Runaway Delight owned by Kelly Bell of Windor Matt avanetti of Chrisman Matt the trainer driver two Phillies Revenge speaking of the downstate classic Phillies Revenge won that race for three-year-old pacing Phillies one year ago owned by Nan Turner of Argenta trained by John Fletcher Wyatt avanetti is up three and four both scratch the five Fox Valley Tasha owned by Kevin and Alan Miller of Arthur Brian lman of Broadlands trained by Kevin Miller Kyle Houston in the bike six is scratched seven is Stevie May owned by Hugh and Susan Lacy of Joplin Missouri trained by Ray Hannah the driver Casey Leonard number eight Al line bell owned by the irin Miller stable of Irvin and heidy Miller of Wind Gap Pennsylvania owned also by Doug overhiser of new smyna Beach Florida the Engle stable of Marty Engel of Northbrook Illinois trained by IR Miller the driver cordarius Stewart headed to the gate starter calls for the field for race 7 talked about the downstate classic and tomorrow there are several Memorial races that are scheduled they will have races on the downstate classic card in memory of track announcer Carl Becker in memory of central Illinois native Kurt green who became a racetrack executive and one of the leading historians of the sport also Leroy Moyer will be remembered tomorrow who trained for many many years at the mon County fairgrounds and also buddy hannah and we mention that because our condolences to Ray Hannah on the passing a few weeks ago of his nephew buddy right now here they come race seven set to go as we reach the Midway portion on today’s card they are off and pacing and there goes Stevie May from the outside Runway to light to the inside Philly’s Revenge has speed Philly’s Revenge now moves up and Philly’s Revenge takes over as they enter the first turn and swing around the south side of the course Philly’s Revenge Wyatt avanetti over to the rail a two-length lead Runway Delight with Matt avanetti Wyatt’s brother traveling along in second then there’s a gap of three lengths back to Stevie may she will settle at midpac in the third position Fox Valley Tasha is racing in fourth a line ey Bell last of the five as they go by the quarter 28 28 and two the time for the opening quarter 28 and two 5th seconds onto the backstretch they go Philly’s revenge is the leader Philly’s revenge on top by a length and a half with runaway Delight following her up the backstretch as they move from south to North across the magic mile here at dcoin you’ve got Stevie may still toward the center of the pack against the rail in third Fox Valley Tasha is fourth in behind her in a line eye Bell last of the five as they are halfway home into today’s seventh race 57 and four for the first half mile thank you Ron 57 and 45th seconds for the opening half mile onto the far turn Phillies revenge is the leader on top by a length and a half run away to light second by just a length Stevie may now starts to move from left to right comes off the rail to challenge for that second position still a length and a half off the lead Fox Valley Tasha moves up behind her around the far turn and then aine ey Bell is last of the five they go by the 3/ quter and here comes Stevie made to the outside of Philly’s revenge for the lead 127 and three the time at the 3 quarters 127 and three it is Stevie May to the outside and Philly’s revenge is there toward the inside Fox Valley Tasha center of the track is in third and then a line ey Bell on the grand stand side she is in fourth it is still wide open in the final Eighth Mile as Philly’s Revenge turns back every one of these challenges and opens back up in the closing strides to win it and won it by lengths on the line Philly’s Revenge your winner and then after that it was a line ey Bell Fox Valley Tasha Stevie May was in fourth and runaway to light was fifth 55 1 minute 55 and 35th seconds the time for the 1 mile distance Philly’s Revenge man they put her to the test all the way down the lane and she said bring it on and she wins at 155 and three we’ll meet the winner in a moment Horsemen come to the track please with the eighth race race no scratches come to the track e Denise just to heads up we did receive word that owner Nan Turner is here today and she will be on her way to the win Circle here in just a moment so thank you Philly’s revenge is owned by Nan Turner and has been a truly a fantastic Philly a homebred for Nan Nan is from arenta Illinois and what a thrill it was last year with the mon county fair being her home fair this Philly won the downstate classic and then came back 3 days later and repeated with a win in the Illinois Big 10 Colt Stakes at decer last year Philly’s Revenge who is in front of the stands and now here comes n Turner on the courtesy vehicle Philly’s Revenge a four-year-old daughter of Revenge shark out of incredible Philly who also raced with considerable success for Nan Turner and trainer John Fletcher John Fletcher’s in the green shirt coming track side he’s a gentleman who for many years worked in the show horse world and then made the transition to training standard breads how about a hand for number two Phillies revenge and congratulations to Nan Turner as she now will take her position next to driver Wyatt aletti and Denise Titus will take the Trackside Winter Circle photo and I know Nan would like for us to invite everyone to her home Fair up at mon County for the downstate classic tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. hope you can make it Philly’s Revenge has just won for the 19th time in her career what a fun Philly she has been for these connections congratulations ations Nan and John and Wyatt our here’s the full field rundown it is official for race number seven from the top runaway Delight finished five Philly’s Revenge the winner n’s rendevu was scratched she’s Brook star was scratched Fox Valley Tasha finished third Crimson blue was scratched CV May was fourth line ey Bell was the runner up 28 and2 at the quarter half was 57 and4 3/4 127 and 35ths in the mile 1 minute 55 and 35ths seconds reachs down 5-1 scratch scratch three scratch 42 so race eight is on the way we are waiting for Prince of style smooth and creamy flying Marvin Duncan Ranger Buck art I dream to dream foxman and ren Cole the driver of number five buck art will be zyler Maxwell number five buck art will be zyler Maxwell kind of a special moment here in race eight we talked about the fact that Mr Freddy Patton senior of Clinton Mississippi earlier this week celebrated his 83rd birthday and he is with us here today at the races he is the owner of smooth and creamy and we mention that it’s a special moment not only because it’s Freddy’s birthday week but also because smooth and creamy some of you might remember that’s the horse that won the county fair challenge here at the decoin State Fair a few years ago in the three-year-old Colton gelding Pace division so no doubt some fond memories for Mr Patton and that Pac are smooth and creamy as they return to the site of that County Fair challenge win over this magic mile e sec e e are [Music] horses are on the track headed to the gate for race number eight this is for horses with a track master rating less than 70 we’ve talked about this before there is a handicapping tool called a Trackmaster rating and it’s a figure that takes into account track condition uh temperature size of the field the trip the horse got and it’s a way to assign a numeric value to a horse’s performance other than just a beaten time so horses that have a track usually the higher the track master rating the better the performance so a track Master rating less than 70 here 70 is a good number so if you’re anywhere close to 70 you’re racing pretty well and let’s meet the starters for race eight number one Prince of style owned by Jonathan Gordon of champagne trained by murf chup the driver Kyle Houston two smooth and creamy owned by Freddy Patton senior of Clinton Mississippi trained and driven by Cornelius cavat three flying Marvin owned by Jacob ridel of Edgewood trained by Cornelius cavat Jordan Patton in the bike number four is Duncan’s Ranger owned and trained by Alan Petri of Carolton Wyatt avanetti the driver Five Buck art is owned by Julie Collins of Bullhead City Arizona trained by Phil Knox contrary to the program the driver zyler Maxwell six I dream to dream is owned and trained by Dave Brown of Harrisburg Richard Finn and the bike number seven foxman owned by Kevin Miller of Arthur owned by Lester and Marcus deweer of Sullivan trained by Kevin Miller cordarius Stewart is in the bike and number eight Roland Cole owned by Hosea Williams of Chicago trained by Steven hord the second one Franco is up horses have reached the gate just about set to go race eight starter calls for the field here in race number eight the Suburban Downs down state spring and summer meat kicking off today continues next week with a pair of program scheduled at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield Hosea Williams of Chico the owner of number eight Roland Cole that pacing mayor with earnings approaching $300,000 Hosea is a gentleman who has been involved with racing in Illinois for many many years he has been a Trailblazer he has opened a lot of doors and he spoke to us one day and he said it was just a couple years ago he said I hope that will be my legacy that I hope helped open doors and create opportunities for others to make the sport of harness racing more inclusive Hosea Williams the owner of Roland Cole and we are set to go here in race 8 at the decoin State Fairgrounds good to have you with us on a beautiful beautiful Thursday afternoon here they come they are off and pacing I dream a dream goes out for the lead a speed battle heading down to the first turn Duncan’s Ranger has early speed smooth and creamy Mr Patton’s horse is right there close up in the early going against the rail around the first turn as they race toward the quarter mile Mark Duncan’s Ranger has made the top Duncan Ranger against the rail leads it by a length I dream to dream will settle into good position in second around the first turn Buck art is parked can’t find room with the rail moves up third now second now to challenge for the lead further back smooth and creamy get shuffled back into the fourth position off the opening quarter 29 seconds flat and then flying Marvin who’s racing toward the middle of the pack in fifth Prince of style travels along in sixth foxman is seventh Roland Cole is eighth and I dream to dream is out and rolling up on the outside fourth third second now leading I dream to dream midpoint of the backstretch moves up for Richard Finn and takes the lead by 3/4 of a length this was after Buck art had briefly made the top now C is still there and now is fighting back toward the inside 59 flat for the first half mile 59 seconds flat onto the far turn they go buck art moves back up the inside regains the lead three qus of a length I dreamed to dream second on the outside Duncan Ranger is close up and third moves up to challenge once again for second regain second now I dream the dream is third just over a quarter mile to go and here comes foxman foxman takes to the outside fourth now third still five lengths off the lead Roland Cole is fourth with six lengths to to make up as they go on by the 3/4 mile Mark 128 and three the time 128 and Three Buck art is the leader now here comes foxman to the outside and Duncan’s Ranger is right there in between that pair Duncan’s Ranger and foxman to the outside Roland Cole is out in the center of the racetrack buckard is still there down toward the inside here foxman for a narrow lead here’s Roland Cole on the outside Roland Cole gets up to win it a half length on the line foxman was across the wire in second then Duncan Ranger and buck arton they were followed by smooth and creamy across the wire in 5th 1 minute 57 and 1/5th seconds the time for the mile 57 and one number eight Roland Cole your winner e right before that field of horses went to the gate we talked about Roland Cole number eight this is a 9-year-old Illinois bread May by Sage Brush out of emission control by Cole Muffler bred by the University of Illinois at champagne Urbana there’s Hosea Williams we were mentioning him a moment ago hello Mr Williams and welcome back to the decoin State Fairgrounds Rolen Cole has just won for the 26th time in her career and again her earnings approaching $300,000 this has been a mayor who has just been fantastic over the years for Mr Williams and his trainer is Steven hord II sir welcome back to do coin always good to have you with us as he gets ready to greet his winning Pacer Pacer here in just a moment we talked about this as this field of horses went to the gate and we have chatted from time to time uh we had a talk in the grand stand at Springfield a couple of years ago with Hosea Williams and he said you know what he said I just want to be remembered as someone that as an African-American I helped open some doors I helped blaze a trail he said I wanted that to happen he said many many years ago decades ago he said I love the sport of harness racing and he said all I wanted to do was make sure everyone knew they are welcome in this sport well Hosea you’ve done the job you have opened doors you have Blaze trails and Sir thanks for being part of this great game of harness racing and here comes his winning Pacer how about a hand for number eight Roland Cole Juan Franco is in the race bike we’ve mentioned before that Juan is a native of Guatemala came to the US many years ago and became a US citizen got his start as a hot Walker and caretaker in the thorough bread industry Nelson Willis noticed him and Nelson said to he thought about working in standard Brits and encourage one to make the transition and it has been a very success uccessful transm uh trans transition to the Standardbred game and Juan always good to see you too sir we had a chance to visit with Juan before the races today back in the stable area and I know that Nelson Willis played a key role in helping develop his career in the standard bread industry Mr Williams Mr Franco and yes Mr howford congratulations one and all Roland Cole we’ll have the full field rundown in just a moment looking ahead Horsemen you may come to the track with race nine scratch number eight I can have mercy once again upcoming ninth race scratch number8 I can have mercy scratched by the trainer for personal reasons the driver of the four car top moose Phil Knox number four Kat top moose the driver Phil Knox full field rundown coming up in a moment for race eight e e here is the full field rundown it is official for race eight from the top of the page Prince of style finished eight smooth and creamy finished five flying Marvin six in a dead heat Duncan Ranger finished Three Buck art finished four I Dreamed a Dream six in a dead heat foxman the runner up Roland Cole the winner 29 at the quarter 59 at the half three quarters 128 and three the time for the mile 1 minute 57 and 1/5th seconds reach down 856 Dead Heat 34 6 Dead Heat 21 and that does bring us to race number nine Horsemen come to the track please for this for this ninth race for TR for for sh not that’s why it should have like whatever was we you [Music] horses are on the track and headed to the gate for race nine in your scorecard Suburban Downs downstate meeting at dcoin and of course Springfield coming up soon next week this race for non-winners of $112,000 Lifetime for Illinois conceived and fold the threshold 15,000 non-winners of a race last four starts allowed $3,500 those are the conditions let’s meet the starters number one Diamond hands owned by walk-on water Acres LLC of Altamont of Richard and Bethany Finn owned also by Jackson ly of beer City Richard finnn the trainer driver two Joanie B is owned by Thomas linger of Platville Wisconsin trained by Jama Patton Marcus Turner in the bike three hay freaky owned by the freaky Lux stable of Springfield of Tyler Stevens Clemens and Cassidy tartter trained and driven by Tyler Stevens Clemens number four carat top moose owned by caros Santos of Springfield trained by dossy miner contrary to the program the driver Phil Knox number five is Fox Valley Reva owned by Lester deweer of Sullivan the trainer Kevin Miller the driver cordarius Stewart number six We are family owned by Casey Williams of Hattisburg Mississippi trained by Tom Simmons Casey Leonard in the number seven Fox Valley Carlos owned by Houston racing LLC of Altimont of Kyle and Amy Houston owned by John Schwarz Jr of Wooddale Illinois the trainer Amy Houston driver Kyle Houston number eight is scratched at the post Gates rolling race nine Horsemen be ready at the Barnes with the 10 Race a reminder in the upcoming 10th race the five guitar man is a scratch and the Seven rayen also is a scratch that’s in the upcoming 10th right now it’s race 9 that’s on the track the track is hot coming down for the start race nine here they come off and pacing they go katop moose grabs the racetrack goes right out for the lead Joanie B gets away in the second position and Diamond hands comes away third down toward the inside still a three-way shuffle for the lead as they move Midway on the first turn joany B moves up between horses now slides down next to the rail leads it by just a neet Carro top moose is Right alongside the top two now matching strides for the lead Diamond hens has settled back into third hay freaky three more lengths back in fourth then a gap of seven more lengths back to Fox Valley Reva fifth 27 and2 quick opening quarter 27 and 25th seconds still further back Fox Valley Carlos is in the sixth position and we are family is last of the seven but again a lot of pace up front at least for the first 38 of a mile katop moose has cleared with the lead now for Phil Knox katop moose leads it by a length as they approach the half joany B second by a length Diamond hands is racing along in the third position another three lengths back to Hay freaky who’s in fourth and Fox Valley Rea fifth 56 and2 was the time for the first half mile 56 and 25th seconds Fox Valley Carlos is still sixth but taking to the outside and is still eight lengths off the lead though Midway on the turn here’s Joanie B Joanie B comes to the outside had been second now has the lead by a length as they go toward the three quarter Diamond hands comes off the rail goes to Second just off the leader flank Fox Valley Reva picks them up but has to go three wide in third katp moose get shuffled back into fourth 127 the time at the 3/4s in 127 here’s Diamond hands alongside of joany B and Fox Valley Reva joins them on the far outside in third Fox Valley Carlos is in fourth still five lengths away Fox Valley Reva down the center of the track to challenge Diamond hands and Joanie B Fox Valley Carlos then carratt top moose coming through the final 16th Fox Valley Reva center of the racetrack Joanie B still there to the inside Fox re joany B Fox Valley Reva Joanie B and it is Joanie B who got there by a neck or a head on the wire Joanie B first across the wire followed by Fox Valley Reva who gave it a heck of an effort on the grandstand side but had to settle for second then behind that pair of diamond hands was third 158 flat the time for the mile 1 minute 58 seconds flat e e now returning in front of the stands here’s the winner of today’s ninth race owned by Thomas linger of Platville Wisconsin trained by Jamaica Patton and driven today by the man they call Gator that is Marcus Turner your winning driver have about a hand for Joanie B number two Joanie B is a homebred for Thomas laager this mayor a 5-year-old by well said and of Ellis Bell by Sportsmaster picks up her first win of the Season fourth win of her career Marcus Turner hello Gator good to see you blue and white driving colors got the green race bike from the Jamaica Patton barn and pulling the win here in race number nine full field rundown in just a moment gutsy effort by Joanie B who was used hard to get to the front early and still had enough left Marcus had it measured just right full field rundown it is official for the ninth race and here it is from the top Diamond hands was third Joanie B the winner hay freaky was seven Kat top moose finished five Fox Valley Reva the runner up We Are Family finished six Fox Valley Carlos finished four I can have mercy was scratched 27 and2 at the quarter 56 and2 at the half 3 qu and 127 the time for the mile 1 minute 58 seconds reads down 317 526 for Scratch Horsemen come to the track please with Race 10 a reminder scratch number five Guitar Man and also scratch the seven raan again scratch five Guitar Man scratched by the trainer for personal reasons also scratched the seven rayen scratched for transportation issues e Horsemen this reminder you can visit Hawthorne Racecourse tocom and click on Horsemen and then click harness for the latest condition sheets from racing secretary Robin shat as we move our way through the spring and summer for the bourbon Downs downstate meeting again Hawthorn Racecourse decom click Horseman and then click harness for the ihha all the latest updates there especially legislative updates updates and things of that nature you may visit harness illinois.com and if you want another really good reason to visit that site I’ll give you a name Mike Paradise Mike Paradise I I’ve always said I wish Mike Paradise would teach courses in journalism he is a tremendous turf writer he loves the game he does such a good job of covering Illinois racing and you can find all of Mike’s great reports a lot of them are often shared on us trotting dcom which is great but they’re all archived at harness illinois.com so Mike Paradise if you’re listening on behalf of the Horseman’s Community a big thank you for the coverage that you give this sport also you may uh need updates or information regarding Illinois bread status as you get ready to head to the earling sales later this summer anything pertaining to the Illinois bread program visit the Illinois Department of Agriculture visit them at ag. illinois.gov our thanks to Tim Norman and Carrie tisus and the entire staff for all that they do they make sure all the te’s get crossed and all the eyes get dotted so we can go racing and when we say this is an Illinois bread you can rest assured it’s been documented and the same with the Colt investigators and everybody that plays a role in that takes a lot of folks to make things work and to keep things official and we do appreciate it a reminder that we will go racing at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield next week again there are a total of 18 race days this spring and summer scheduled for Springfield and there are 10 that are scheduled here at the decoin State Fairgrounds 28 days for the Suburban Downs downstate meeting over the course of the coming weeks and months we hope you’ll be able to join us should be a fun meet indispensable maximum exposure the best sales marketing tools the easiest way to sell your horse for top dollar the wave of the future since 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personal reasons we are guessing guitar man will be in the lineup for the downstate classic but we’re disappointed because we thought we were very clever in our write up previewing the three-year-old cold and gelding Pace we talked about guitar man being one of the favorites and the picture that we used for the write up was the late great Jimmy Hendrick and it got no response got no response the reason we chose Jimmy Hendrick earlier this year Rolling Stone magazine released a list of what they had ranked their staff ranked the 100 greatest guitar players of all time and Jimmy Hendrick topped that list uh I’m wanting to say that uh one of the Almond Brothers was maybe in there at second or third I think Eric Clapton came in at Fourth but Jimmy Hendricks if if you check out horse talk today that is the picture that we used for that preview because of guitar man for the downstate classic we were hoping that might get a little more reaction we were kind of curious who the horsemen and we know the Horseman like music who some of your favorite all-time guitar players are I I would think that they’re I may be dating maybe I’m dating Myself by mentioning the name Jimmy Hendrick I know the time goes on but uh I I will be curious to see if if anybody else comes with that name among their personal favorites but that’s always a great debate among fans of Music the greatest guitar players of all time [Music] horses are on the track headed to the gate Race 10 Illinois conceived and fold Pacers AG three and four coltson geldings number one Mr SAS owned by the Engel stable of Illinois LLC of North Brook of Marty Engel trained by Nelson Willis Juan Franco on the bike two Deputy dog dietr Kelly of Canton Mississippi the owner Jamaica Patton the trainer Marcus Turner the driver three gorgeous big guy how about that the Illinois Champion 2-year-old of last year and he really got noticed the first time by the Illinois racing fans right here at the decoin state fair when he won the director’s cup with a huge effort parked almost every step of the way went on to be named the Illinois Champion 2-year-old pacing Colter gelding of last season gorgeous big guy owned by Doug overhiser of new smyna Beach Florida Mark windship of Canton trained by Irv Miller cordarius Stewart is the driver for Fox Valley Durham owned by the Irvin Miller stable of windgap Pennsylvania Irvin Heidi Miller owned by Jerry Graham of Salem Illinois Engles stable of North Brook of Marty Engel Lewis willinger of the trainer IR Miller the driver e e e e e e e e e one of the most beautiful things in the sport of harness racing is a driver that knows that he’s got a ton of G big guy and for that reason that was a masterful drive there cordarius well done and gorgeous big guy wins for the second time in his many outings this year so he’s picked up right where he left off and again it was here at coin he went a monster mile that was when he was still in the barn of trainer Tim roach and Tim drove him that day and he was first up he was parked he was wide around both turns and just would not quit just kept on moving and that was the day a lot of folks said wait a minute who is gorgeous big guy and among the folks that took note were Doug overhiser and Mark windship and they said you know we think he would look good in our stable so IR Miller took over cordarius Stewart became the driver and they have continued to do well with that Colt uh gelding I should say who’s by Ashley’s big guy out of gorgeous Ranger by palone Ranger that is nine wins and 13 Starts Now the winner bred by Nancy roach and Arthur Felton who make their homes in Michigan here’s the full field rundown it’s official for Race 10 Mr SAS was six Deputy dog finished five gorgeous big guy was the winner Fox Valley Durham was the runner up guitar man was scratched Dr Cruz was third rayen was scratched and Fox Valley Ste deer was fourth the quarter in 28 and 1 the half in 57 and 35th seconds 3/4s and 126 the time for the mile 1 minute 54 and 35th seconds reachs down 651 two scratch 3 scratch 4 and of course the Irv Miller stable with the one two finishers in that race holding a pretty good hand for that three-year-old Colt and gelding Pace division for the 2024 campaign race 11 is on the way scratch the four Fox Valley Izzy number four Fox Valley Lizzy is scratched sick so come to the track please with Dash around Fox Valley Monaco Kaa double parked and camwood good afternoon everybody once again this is your producer and videographer Don Holden with troton P marketing apologies for the technical difficulties on that last race I did not know we had no sound until the end of the race however it was recorded So in the replay uh which should be posted tonight at Trot and pacem marketing.com there will be audio and as a matter of fact let me push some buttons and pull some levers and I should be able to get audio on this replay normally I have it muted so we can catch live sound if needed but here they come should have sound on this replay if someone could confirm for me that would be great they are off and pacing and there goes Fox Valley Durham from the outside Deputy dog a lane off the rail is there with Mr SAS against the rail to buy for the early lead and then gorgeous big guy comes away in the fourth position as they swing around the first turn and race toward the backstretch Fox Valley Steeler is racing along in the sixth spot and then Dr Cruz who got away last is content to Trail early but has caught up with the field was a few lengths off the gate but now is caught up but is still last and racing eight lengths off the lead as they go on by the quarter 28 and one was the time 28 and 1/5th seconds for the opening quarter it is Fox Valley Durham who has made the top leads it by some two lengths as Deputy dog goes in the second position by a length and a half Mr SAS is racing in third gorgeous big guy The champ is right there in fourth toward the middle of the pack as they head up the backstretch and race on toward the half mile Mark there goes Dr Cruz moving from Sixth and last now taking fifth moves around the outside of Fox Valley Steeler who gets the shuffle to last 57 and three for the first half mile 57 and three Fox Valley Durham has opened up on a five length lead onto the far turn but you know what cordarius Stewart hasn’t moved a muscle you talk about calm and chilly in the race bike he is driving with confidence he is the driver of course a gorgeous big guy he has moved up into second he is now taking aim on the leader and is just two lengths away Dr Cruz has come from last to third still five from the front here comes the champ 126 at the 3/ quars 126 gorgeous big guy out and rolling in the home stretch at ducoin to take the lead Fox Valley Durham is now in second Fox Valley Steeler rallies late Dr Cruz is there to viy for third looking for room but his gorgeous big guy and cordarius Stewart he has not moved a muscle on this horse cordarius Stewart what a confident drive he brings home the champ a winner here at decoin gorgeous big guy 1 minute 54 and 35th seconds the time for the mile 154 okay crisis of verted sorry about that again folks many thanks to our identifiers today because Danny saterfield and Tina shrock have done a great job not only at identifying these horses scanning the chip and making sure each horse is the horse it’s supposed to be for the program but they also give us a heads up by two-way radio when the last horse comes to the track so thank you Danny and Tina starters are out for race number [Music] [Music] 11 race 11 for Pacers non-winners of $10,000 this year the threshold for Illinois conceived and fold a bit higher at 12,500 also eligible conditions May apply number one is dashound owned by Clark Fairley of larna Kay Fairley of Charleston Elizabeth Fairley of larna trained by Clark and Clark is in the bike two Fox Valley Monaco owned by Carl Lacy of Springfield Bonita Simmons of Springfield trained by Tom Simmons Casey Leonard is up three COA owned by chup Racing Stable Incorporated of cre of MV and Kelly chup trained by murf chup the driver Travis sikman number four Fox Valley Lizzy is scratched number five is double parked who paced the race of her life right here last August at the decoin State Fair winning in a time right at 1 minute 50 seconds it was 1 minute50 and 1/5th seconds that night when she won at 9 to1 odds that was quite a price in a five horse field on double Park no wagering today but double parked is in the lineup and is owned by Kevin Miller of Arthur he’s the trainer cordarius Stewart will drive and six is camwood owned by George dronis of Oakland trained by jel Brown the driver Chris Brown e our racing officials here on the infield we’re just gazing across at the Victory Lane on the infield here through the coin State Fair grounds of course the Victory Lane positioned immediately north of the infield judges stand and we were commenting on how many great horses have taken a walk through that parcel of real estate over the years uh one one image that always comes to mind is that last hamiltonian at decoin back in 1980 when Bill hotton won uh with the horse that his late son Peter had raced as a 2-year-old a horse by the name of bergam and Peter had such great hopes for that horse and regrettably Peter lost his life early in 1980 and the documentary film that the US Trotting Association did called last time at ducoin there’s a a line in the script that the narrator says and it it shows Bill hotton on camera in the paddock that day up at the top of the stretch and he’s uh he’s he’s drinking a Coca-Cola he’s he’s got a paper cup with a Coca-Cola logo on it and he’s staring out across the racetrack and the narrator says Bill hotton didn’t want to win the hamiltonian in 1980 he had to win it a great line cuz because it was a situation that bill never wanted to find himself in but he stepped up and what an emotional day that was it was the last Hamil Tony at decoin and Bill hotton winning with his late son Peter’s horse bergam uh just one of the images that often comes to mind for a lot of us when we look at that Victory Lane and again Horsemen we appreciate the fact that you have remained committed here in Illinois to racing because if you had not we wouldn’t be here today it has taken a commitment on the part of a lot of folks and that’s why today was such uh great news when our director of Agriculture Jerry Costello mentioned that the governor had just signed the budget and that there was an additional $2.9 million in the budget for harness racing to be released later this year and that was certainly wonderful news and again we often talk about the history of harness racing here at decoin but those of you racing today you’re writing your own chapter of racing history and part of that chapter is you’re helping sustain racing at decoin just as the state has seen value in keeping racing at this decoin State fairgrounds and we appreciate one and all those who continue to make this happen Suburban Downs at Hawthorne they see value in these racetracks down state and we appreciate the Suburban Downs meeting at ducoin and Springfield today the kickoff day for the 2024 spring and summer meet here they come race 11 lined up ready to go they’re off and pacing and there goes double parked double parked fires out for the early lead goes right to the front COA is there to the inside however and Kaa will apply some mild pressure before double Park starts to move by for the lead clear now at the end of the opening eighth of a mile so Midway on the south turn double parked has made the top and leads it by one length COA will go second around the turn then a gap of just over two lengths to dash around round in third by nearly two as they go on by that quarter mile Mark and head over to the backstretch Fox Valley Monaco and then camwood last 28-1 for the opening quarter 28 and 1/5th seconds up the backstretch double parked is the leader double parked is on top and leads it by just one length as Fox Valley Monaco and COA are both trying to shuffle around and find some racing room up the backstretch it’ll be Kaa traveling along there in that second position as they go on by the half Dash around solidifies third Fox Valley Monaco thought about a move off the first turn but just as quickly settled back into fourth camwood is last 57 and one was the time for the first half mile 57 and 1/5 seconds onto the final turn it is double parked who leads it COA goes second by a length and a half Dash around third camwood is fourth up on the outside and Fox Valley Monaco is now last of the five six lengths off the lead as they approach the 3/4 mile mark double parked is the leader and Co is still there still second has been there every step of the way Dash around is third but nearly five lengths off the lead 127 flat was the time at The 3/ Quarters 127 flat double Park turns for home and opens up here leads it by two leads it by three COA is second looking toward the inside now coa’s going to try to change lanes to the inside of double parked and Fox Valley Monaco tries to find some racing room as they move into the final Eighth Mile and Fox Valley Monaco and Casey Leonard moving by for the lead Fox Valley Monaco found the path that worked and Drew clear from the outside to Win It by Five lengths on the line Fox Valley Monaco your winner it was COA home second and then double pared who faded to third Dash around fourth camwood fifth 157 flat the time for the mile thank you Ron burkdorf 157 flat Fox Valley Monaco e Horsemen you may come to the track with race number 12 no scratches in the 12th race looking for a field of eight Trotters you may come to the track we’ll meet the winner of race 11 in just a moment Fox valet Monaco in front of the stands how about a hand for the winner of race number 11 number two Fox Valley Monaco the winner is owned by Carl Lacy of Springfield and Bonita Simmons of Springfield trained by Tom Simmons it’s a driving triple today for Casey Leonard the winner bred by the Fox Valley standard breads of Dr Kenneth and Patricia Walker this gelded son of luck be with you an Indiana cired Pacer winning for the ninth time in his career 157 flat a hatrick for Mr Casey Leonard of Harvard Illinois here’s the full field rundown for race 11 it is official from the top of the page Dash around finished four Fox Valley Monaco was the winner COA the runner up Fox Valley Lizzy was scratched double parked with third and camwood finished five the opening quarter 28 and 1/5 seconds the first half mile went in 57 and one the 3/4s and 127 flat and the time for the mile 1 minute 57 flat 41 two scratch 35 the rund down four race 11 12th race is on the way a reminder the driver for the five zans really Chile Kyle Houston that’s the five zans really Chile the driver Kyle Houston e e e for [Music] sh for e I [Music] every hear have tell [Music] horses are on the track and headed to the gate race 12 for the Suburban Downs downstate meeting opening day of this spring and summer long meet Illinois conceived and fold three and four-year-old Trotters with Phillies and Mayors to draw inside number one is Calypso Moon owned by Dr Patrick Graham of Lockridge Iowa trained and driven by Kurt grumel to radiant Diamond owned by Jody peacock of Cantrell Carol Reynolds of Springfield trained and driven by Rick shrock three the Illinois conceived and fold Champion Whiskey Lou she was named divisional Champion two-year-old trotting Philly in this state last season is owned by Randy Wilt of Savannah Missouri and the Philly’s train driven by trained by Kurt rimel driven by Casey Leonard Forest bell boots the reigning Illinois conceived and fold Champion three-year-old trotting Philly of 2023 owned by Kelly Bell and Tony Bell of wsor trained and driven by Matt avanetti five Zion really chilly two-time County Fair challenge winner over this track owned and trained by Alan Petri of Carolton driver Kyle Houston six Judge Me Not owned by Ron Phillips of Athens Jamaica Patton of Rochester and Sher balovich of Lakewood Colorado trained by Jamaica Patton the driver cordarius Stewart seven L andamo owned by the flco Family Farms of Alexis Illinois of Dr Richard and Arlene Flo Rick and Tabby Flo co-owned by train Roshan T the driver Jamal Denson and eight tank me to dennyland owned by Dennis Gardner of West Salem trained by Desiree sikman Travis sikman is in the race bike so you’ve got a pair of reigning Illinois champions in this race and they’re going to line up side by side behind the gate number three whiskey L and number four bell boots here’s the Curious part of that both of them won championship titles last year despite the fact they both got beat at the dcoin state Fair yeah Whiskey Lou you can see the past performance line from August 28th last year in the program she was runner up in the first lady and bell boots her past performance line from decoin is not shown in the program but you might remember bell boots that was the night she was second in a dead heat in the windy skeer she actually dead heated for runner up that night with radiant Diamond the thing about bell boots in hindsight she was 24 to1 on the board that night she had not really caught the attention of the betting public up to that point but that was the night even though she got beat she raced a huge race and I think a lot of people came away from ducoin last year saying you know this bell boots Philly might be getting sharp at the right time because she hit the board with a huge effort that night at 24 to1 and of course went on to win at the Night of Champions at Hawthorne right now they are at the post race number 12 ready to go Gates rolling Zion really chilly a bit High Strung behind the gate is about 8 to 10 lengths behind the gate here they come they are often trotting tank meat at any land that far outside starting spot comes out to challenge for the lead LZ andamo is right there in belt boots from in between horses and whiskey L is there as well as they move down into the first turn whiskey L against the rail bell boots is in between horses around on the first turn and there goes tank me to Denny land stacking up three wide now double wide around the turn headed toward the quartermile mark tank me to Denny land makes the top clear with the lead by a length and a half just before the quarter Bell boot second whiskey L is racing in third and Calypso moon is fourth 28 and four the time for the opening quarter 28 and 4 fth seconds radiant Diamond further back is fifth against the rail LZ and Damo is in sixth Judge Me Not is racing in seventh and Zion really Chile has now caught up with the field after being several lengths off the gate but is still last and racing 8 to n lengths off the leader as they go toward the half mile mark back up at the front tank me to deny land leads it by just over two lengths bell boots is second by a length and a half as they go past the half whiskey L is racing in third 59 and three for the first half mile 59 and 3 fth seconds then Calypso Moon who’s fourth toward the inside and here comes whiskey L whiskey L comes to the outside now from third starts moving up L and moves up with cover behind her but is still fifth whiskey L is just off the leader flank as they go to the three quarter whiskey L on the outside draws alongside of tank me to dennyland and then bell boots who still toward the inside in third LZ andamo is in fourth past the 3/ quarter one30 flat was the time 1 minute 30 seconds flat they turn for home whiskey L on the outside tank me to Denny land to the inside and then L and who’s third in behind that pair trying to find more room now toward the outside final Eighth Mile whiskey l has the lead Whiskey Lou has wrestled the lead away from tank me to Denny land L Andiamo third Whiskey Lou is in front the champion Illinois bred 2-year-old trotting Philly of last season a successful three-year-old debut Whiskey Lou wins it by three lengths on the line close for second either tank me to Denny land for the runnerup spot or lose Andy be one of that pair for the play Spot time for the mile 158 and 3 1 minute 58 and 3 seconds whiskey L with a successful 2024 debut e e e we’ve seen a lot of Illinois Brad Champions returning to the races over the course of the past few days chicka Bell uh third in a qualifier with a very nice mile around 155 in Indiana uh the year reigning Illinois Champion 2-year-old pacing Philly Gorgeous big guy won just a few races ago the reigning Illinois Champion 2-year-old PAC CER gelding and now a successful three-year-old debut for Whiskey Lou the reigning Illinois bread Champion 2-year-old trotting Philly of last season how about a hand for Whiskey Lou four wins today for Casey Leonard to lead all drivers here this afternoon and also congratulations to Randy Wilt the owner and breeder of Savannah Missouri Kirt grumel the trainer lose Legacy the rigning Illinois trotting stallion of the year The Sire of Whiskey Lou which is out of whisk Handover by canab Hall again Horseman a reminder there is a testing station in the stable area so we do remind all winning drivers and trainers keep in mind there is a located in the stable area near the grand Circuit Barn we’ll have the full field rundown in a moment race 13 is on the way Horsemen come to the track no changes in race 13 e here’s the full field rundown it’s official for race 12 from the top Calypso Moon finished eight radiant Diamond six whiskey L the winner bell boots finished four Zion really Chile was seven judge me not finished five L Ang was third and take me to dennyland was the runner up quarter 28 and four the first half mile 59 and 35th seconds 3/4 1 minute 30 seconds the time for the mile 1 minute 58 and 35th seconds reads down 861 475 32 race 13 on the way Horsemen come to the track no changes indispensable maximum exposure the best sales 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things he had Randy had a a commemorative plate I believe it was with a likeness of pronto Dawn one of the great Haze Fair Acres Trotters that trained over this Racetrack and Now lies at rest on the infield here at the decoin State Fairgrounds you notice there is an area on the infield where there’s a white picket fence uh up toward the North End of the track that is where Pronto Dawn lays at rest it’s where darn safe also lays at rest another of the hay Fair Acres Superstars so we mention this because uh we always wonder when one generation passes on will there be anyone in the Next Generation that has the same appreciation and we can tell you when it comes to the history of the decoin State Fair uh Fred Huff much like his father Fred has a a true genuine appreciation for this fair and its racing history so if you ever want to talk decoin State Fair racing history if you ever have a piece of decoin State Fair memorabilia and you want it properly preserved guarantee you Fred Huff will make sure that is done Fred Fred recently uh came into possession of an oil portrait of bergam on the track at decoin it was a painting commissioned by the hotton family and Fred will take that painting and what I what I love about Fred Huff he doesn’t collect member abelia just so he can say I’ve got it and you don’t CU sometimes collectors can be that way Fred wants to share it he wants other people to enjoy it and he has taken that oil portrait of bergam meister and Bill hotton he has taken it to social gatherings Chamber of Commerce events here in ducoin and what’s so wonderful is people will come up and they will see that painting and they will say to Fred oh I was there that day I remember watching that horse so just wanted to pass along that we heard director Costello from the Department of Agriculture say at the top of the program today how much how important the decoin state fair and Springfield the Illinois State Fair are to him to the governor and to the state of Illinois and we just wanted to add to that that it is wonderful because that that can be very encouraging to private historians and collectors like Fred Huff it’s kind of a just a good way to say you know what uh what you’re doing matters so Fred thank you keep up the good work for for e [Music] horses are on the track headed for the gate race 13 Illinois conceived in fold three and fouryear old Trotter non-winners of $50,000 lifetime no changes number one is Zora Moon own trained and driven by Charles Arthur of Terry Mississippi owned also by Marvin Chandler of Terry Mississippi to you ain’t no fool owned by L Quenton Shavers of Brandon Mississippi trained by Roshan Tri Jamal Denson in the bike three Mariah Lou owned by the flo Family Farms of Alexis trained and driven by chill Brown four Jewels for champ owned by the Irvin Miller stable Wind Gap Pennsylvania Lewis willinger of Louisville Kentucky the Engle stable of Illinois of North Brook trained by Earth Miller cordary Stewart in the bike number five is Shady Maple Isaac owned by Missy fiser of Al and trained by Frank fiser the driver Travis sikman six true cash owned by Jerry Graham of Salem Doug overhiser of New Smyrna Beach Florida trained by IR Miller the driver Casey Leonard number seven chip off the block owned trained and driven by Matt avanetti of Chrisman number eight Shady Maple Ace owned and trained by Tander saltsgaver of Fisher Illinois the driver Wyatt avanetti Shady Maple a a Trotter that last summer won the county fair challenge here at the decoin state fair that was back on August 29 you can see that past performance line in your track program and went off at a decent price that night at 5 to1 almost 6 to1 on so we’ll see if Shady Maple Ace can find his way back to the Winter Circle here today but a good talented lineup top to bottom they are at the post and the gate is rolling thanks for spending your Thursday afternoon with us here at the decoin State Fairgrounds for the Suburban Downs opening day Suburban Downs downstate meeting for the spring and summer again next week we are at Springfield on June 13 and 14 race 13 coming down for the start race 14 yet to come as well before we wrap things up right now here comes race 13 they are off and trotting there goes true cash from the outside Zora moon from the inside Mariah Lou is right there in the opening strides as well you ain’t no fool backs away and drops over to the rail in fourth Zora moon will have the lead Mariah L is there in between horses with jewels for champ stacking up three wide now double wide around the first turn and third you ain’t no fool is back toward the inside in fourth Shady Maple Isaac is fifth true cash is racing in sixth chip off the block is seventh and Shady Maple Ace is last of the eight trods as they move by the quarter mile Mark and onto the backstretch opening quarter 30 and 25th seconds 30 and two5 second Zora moon is the leader on top by a length and a half Mariah L will go second by a length and a half as jws for champ is against the rail now racing in third you ain’t no fool is fourth here’s Shady Maple Isaac from the center of the pack comes off the rail from fifth now moves up to challenge for fourth and then further back you’ve got true cash back toward the inside in sixth position now comes off the rail to follow cover from there and there’s barah L taking the lead as they move on by the half from Zora Moon 101 and four the time 101 and four for the first half mile Mariah L the leader jwes for champ is out driving is just off the leader Flank In second Zora Moon Shuffle to third here’s Shady Maple Isaac moving up into fourth on the outside some four lengths off the lead around the far turn you ain’t no fool gets the shuffle back toward the inside now into the fifth position and jwes for champ is the new leader Jules for champ at the three quarter takes over by two by three lengths Shady Maple Isaac is second on the outside 131 was the time one minute 31 seconds flat they turn for home and then comes true cash who’s looking toward the outside move moves up into third still five lengths off the lead into the final Eighth Mile jwes for champ is there to the inside Shady Maple Isaac is right there and still true cash on the far outside is trying to move forward true cash up to third up to second but can’t catch juwels for champ juwels for champ too much Jewels for champ wins it Jews for champ by three and a half lengths it was close for second either Shady Maple Isaac or true cash for that runner up spot and then behind that pair Shady Maple Ace did come from last to grab fourth time for the mile 159 and 3 1 minute 59 and 3 fth seconds Jewels for champ e e just talking to a member of the staff for the IR Miller stable about jewels for champ this sure makes things interesting for the three-year-old Colt and gelding Trot division for Illinois breads this year does it not this is a a Trotter that didn’t even race last year as a juvenile already this year has scored a win at hooer Park in 155 and four and the betters at hoer Park like that horse enough to bet him down to odds on favorite status at Post Time odds of 3 to five and now he backs it up here today how about a hand for jwes for champ who’s now won two in a row that is two winners for IR Miller two winners driven by cordarius Stewart and look for this Trotter folks to make an impact on that three-year-old Colton gilding Illinois bread Trot division this is a name we did not see last summer again never made it to the races until this year at 3 but he’s there now in a big way congratulations to the Irvin Miller stable at windgap Pennsylvania of Irvin Heidi Miller Lewis wellinger of Louisville Kentucky and Engle stable of Illinois of Marty Engel of Northbrook congratulations also to the breeder Oakwood farms of Indiana lose Legacy The Sire of this three-year-old troter is a gelding out of Jesse’s Jewel by Jail House Jesse a $32,000 graduate of the land of Lincoln sale in Sherman Illinois Jewels for champ again the time today 159 and three full field rundown coming up here’s the full field rundown it is official for race 13 from the top Zora Moon finished eight you ain’t no fool was six Mariah Lou finished five juwels for champ the winner Shady Maple Isaac the runner up true cash was third chip off the block was seven and Shady Maple Ace finished four the quarter 30 and 2 fths the half in 101 and 4 fifths 3/4s in 131 and the time for the mile 1 minute 59 and 35th seconds and it reads down 865 1 2374 my my my folks I cannot wait to see the showdowns in that three-year-old colon gelding Trot division you know lose private eye is the reigning champion and he rised tomorrow in the downstate classic I believe that’s his first start of the Year yes so in the words of the time warn saying I think someone has thrown down the gauntlet because Jewels for champ has been racing very well and that Trotter would seem to be poised to be an influence on that three-year-old colon geling Trot division but we talked to Steve surl recently about lose private eye and he said look all systems are go he’s doing well we’re feeling good about him a showdown between lose private eye and jewels for champ that could be a lot of fun this summer and heck who knows somebody else might pop up along the way we know this much we’re ready for race 14 it’s our final race on the card no changes Horsemen come to the track with the 14th and final race for sh for than for we’re just talking here in the infield judges stand about lose Legacy that horse has just been incredible he has uh really impacted the breed here in Illinois time and time again the Illinois trotting sire of the year if you go back and Trace his lineage he traces back to Noble Victory and I tell you every time lose Legacy sire’s a winner at ducoin somewhere in Horse Heaven Noble victory has to be smiling because you might remember Noble victory was the horse that it rained and rained and rained the year he came here for the for the hamiltonian Ron were you here that day that was Ron bergdorf’s first hamiltonian Ron’s our chief timer today so the the track was awful Noble Victory hated it and the other Stanley dancer horse Egyptian cander was that when he won yes and and you see the photos in Victory Lane it was night time and it was it was dark wasn’t it Ron and and Stan Stanley dancer just looks drained I mean I’m sure he was glad the other horse won but you could tell he was disappointed that Noble Victory just couldn’t get a hold of the track that day but lose Legacy traces back to Noble Victory and then then Victory song so many of the oldtime horsemen used to talk about how Victory song was just a brilliantly talented Trotter and then back to volite so lose Legacy if if you love pedigrees that horse a lot of us point back to his lineage and say it’s amazing he has brought back the noble Victory line a horse that raced in the 1960s the victory song line a horse that raced in the’ 40s the volite line a horse that raced in the 1920s those are all direct male ancestors of L’s Legacy he has got An ancestry of some potent potent Trotters going back a 100 years it’s amazing [Music] [Music] fascinating horses have reached the Starting Gate for our 14th and final race Pacers non-winners of $10,000 this year a slightly higher threshold for Illinois conceived and fold also eligible conditions May apply no changes number one Rock Steady Ron home by Jamaica pattent of Rochester Ron Phillips of Athens trained by Jamaica Patton cordus Stewart is up two midnight chrome was owned by Kevin and Alan Miller of Arthur trained by Kevin Miller Travis sikman in the bike three ideal dancer is owned by Jesse Jenkins of Carthage Mississippi William Meredith of kusco Mississippi trained by William Meredith he’s in the bike four red clover owned by Carol and Diane Hayes of Williamsville trained by Carol Hayes Wyatt avanetti driving five candies Fortune owned by Brian and Candy Herzog of beer City Illinois trained by Cornelius cabat the driver Freddy Patton Jr six newie Boden owned by George dronis of oaklan Illinois the trainer Jill Brown the driver Chris Brown and number seven Skyway gym Master owned by an Schneider of Petersburg andita Simmons of Springfield trained by Tom Simmons the driver Casey Leonard starter calls for the field they are at the post for our 14th and final race Casey Leonard will lead all drivers on the day with his four wins the next closest Cordia Stewart with two and the only trainer to score a double on the day thus far Irvin Miller Irv Miller with who training wins everybody else won a piece so it’s been a pretty competitive card on the training side of things top of the stretch here they come again next week we are at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield as the Suburban Downs spring and summer meat will continue here they come race 14 they are off and pacing there goes newie Boden from the outside out for the early lead red clover is right there from in between horses ideal dancer gets away in third as the field moves down into the first turn neie Boden moves up from the outside and has the lead now around the turn as red clover will give way but it’s still right there a close second as they head toward the quarter mile Mark candi’s Fortune finds a good spot now and now comes to the outside from there from third as ideal dancer is in fourth and also Al moves up with cover behind Candy’s Fortune as they race on by the quarter mile Mark 29 flat for the opening quarter 29 flat midnight chrome is out and on the move as well so a lot of shuffling up at the front of the field it was candy Fortune who made the top then ideal dancer took the lead there’s going to be yet another lead change before the half mile mark That’s because midnight chrome moves up and takes over so beenin rather active at the front of the field midnight chrome leads now just before the half by a length as ideal dancer will go second Candy’s Fortune shuffled back into third neie Boden is in fourth and red clover is fifth 58-1 was the time 58 and 1 fth seconds Rock Steady Ron and Skyway gem Master further back to complete the field as they move Midway on the final turn and there’s ideal dancer up to take the lead again ideal dancer takes the lead now Midway on the far turn and here comes red clover on the outside midnight chrome drops back along the rail has lost ground there goes Rock Steady Ron from the outside and rock steady Ron goes from from third up to Second and the new leader is red clover as they turn for home 128 and one the the 3/ quarters 128 and one it is red clover Rocksteady Ron is racing in the second position as they move into the final Eighth Mile and Rocksteady Ron takes to the outside as they move through the final Eighth Mile rock steady run on the outside up to challenge red clover for the lead red clover still has the lead Rock Steady Ron is right there Rock Steady Ron gets up and wins it by a long neck Rock Steady Ron to win the night cap here at Suburban Downs at ducoin and then it was red clover who was home second late rally to the inside Skyway gy master that was good enough to grab third and then further back it was ideal dancer who crossed the line in the fourth position candi’s Fortune was fifth midnight chrome Sixth and newie Boden was seventh time for the mile 1 minute 55 45th seconds 155 and 4 Rock steady run just a moment not a bad day’s work for cordarius Stewart a driving triple on the day how about a hand for the winner of race 14 number one Rock Steady Ron Rocksteady Ron bred by the late John Carver of Rock Island Illinois owned and trained by Jamaica Patton of Rochester that’s a training double for Jamaica today the co-owner Ron Phillips of Athens Illinois Indiana SED 9-year-old Pacer with nearly A4 million dollar in earnings career win number 28 and again three wins today for cordarius Stewart congratulations and all time for the mile 1 minute 55 and 45 seconds you might have noticed in your program this is a a fast horse Rocksteady career Mark fastest all-time win mark for Rock Steady Ron is 149 and4 at the Red Mile in Lexington Kentucky so he’s got a high gear to him no doubt full field rund down coming up here’s the full field rundown for race 14 it is official from the top rock steady Ron the winner midnight chrome was six ideal dancer finished four red clover the runner up Candy’s Fortune finished five newie Boden was seven and Skyway gem master was third the quarter in 29 flat the half in 58 and 1 3/4 128 and one the time for the mile 1 minute 55 and 45th seconds and it reads down 164 2573 Dwayne Wells thank you very much we appreciate our out rers so much thanks for all that you do and ladies and gentlemen thanks for being here hope you’ve had a good time this afternoon and we’re just getting started it’s going to be a fun remaining spring and a fun summer don’t forget that downstate classic 11:00 a.m. tomorrow at the mon County Fair in decar more racing at decater on Saturday with the Illinois Big 10 Colt Stakes Post Time Again 11: a.m. and next week Suburban Downs is at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield on June 13 and 14 so we hope you will be able to come and join us on Thursday and Friday next week at the Illinois State Fairgrounds at Springfield for now on behalf of suburban downs and Hawthorne race course and on behalf of the Illinois Department of Agriculture the decoin state fair management everyone who’s helped make today happen thanks for being with us and we bid you good afternoon from decoin like e e e
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