Brenneman earns first career win
FT. WASHINGTON, MD — Driver Justin Brenneman, 18, scored his first career win aboard Mafia Hall [$17.80, $7.20, $3.40] at Rosecroft Raceway on Saturday, taking top honors in a non-winners pace with a mile in 1:56.2.
Guided off of the gate from post position five at 7/1 odds, the four-year-old Blissfull Hall gelding dropped into the pocket behind Admiral’s Scooter (John Wagner). Mafia Hall paced through a well-rated mile of 28.2, 59.0 and 1:27.3, and was fourth in the stretch before hitting another gear. Brenneman urged the trainee of Roman Miller on to the wire, winning by half of a length with a last quarter of 28.3. The gelding is co-owned by Dana West and Sharon Baker, both of Maryland.
Admiral’s Scooter [$3.20, $3.60] held on for second with a valiant effort, closing in 28.4. Jason Walters owns and trains the 11-year-old Admirals Galley gelding.
Dancing Up A Storm [$2.80], a seven-year-old Village Jekyll gelding, finished third with Wayne Long at his lines. Owned and trained by Jackie Roe, Dancing Up A Storm worked out an easy trip along the rail to save ground. The trifecta paid a notable $510.00.
-Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Raceway