Art’s Pretty Lady still the best at Rosecroft; Wayne Long wins four on Friday
FT. WASHINGTON, MD – Despite running into minor interference at the start of the mile, Art’s Pretty Lady [$4.20, $2.40, $2.10] easily won her sixth consecutive race in the fillies and mares Open pace for $6,000 at Rosecroft Raceway on Friday.
The five-year-old daughter of Arturo gained the lead at the start of the mile under the guidance of driver Frank Milby to cut fractions of 28.1, 58.0 and 1:27.0. Holding a two-length lead through much of the race, Art’s Pretty Lady stopped the timer in 1:55.2 with a last quarter of 28.2. Connie Kamit trains the mare for owners Susan Chytla and Nicholas Kamit.
Gen-U-Wine Raider [$4.80, $3.20] finished second after sitting in the pocket with driver Kelly Staten in the sulky. Trained by Thomas Swann for owners Julie and Lois Swann, the seven-year-old Keystone Raider mare finished strongly with a 28.2 final quarter.
High Speed Racer [$2.40] was third under the wire at 16/1 odds by post time. The four-year-old Nuclear High mare sat along the rail for an easy trip with Donnie Russell at her lines. Roger Hans trains for owner Tom Cooke.
The trifecta paid $39.40.
Driver Wayne Long had a solid night on Friday, earning four victories over the 12-race card. Long piloted Mymymylookatherfly to the winner’s circle in the first race; the five-year-old Real Artist mare paced to victory in 1:53.4. Roger Hans trains the mare for owner Tom Cooke.
Wild Kitten won by half of a length on the pace in race nine. Overlooked at 22/1 odds, the four-year-old Life Sign mare finished in 1:57.2. Joyce Lineweaver trains the mare for owner Dorothy Conner.
In the 10th race, a trot, Armbro Blackjack made up several lengths with a first-over trip to win in 1:59.2. Long trains and co-owns the seven-year-old Conway Hall gelding with Edward Long.
Derrylin was the betting choice in the 11th race, and she proved herself by winning in 1:55.1. Crossing under the wire six and a quarter lengths ahead of the rest, the five-year-old Glowing Tribute mare was impressive, pacing three-wide to grab the lead. Roger Hans trains and owns the mare.