Mattjestic Art shows class in Rosecroft Feature
FT. WASHINGTON, MD – In spite of being parked out the entire mile, Mattjestic Art [$18.80, $7.20, $4.80] managed to win a featured pace worth $4,200 at Rosecroft Raceway on Saturday.
Driven off of the gate from post position seven by Frank Milby, the seven-year-old Artiscape gelding battled contenders along the outside through fractions of 27.1 57.2 and 1:26.3. Trained by Alvin Callahan for Marvin Callahan, Mattjestic Art proved he had heart, winning by half of a length in 1:56.1 at 8/1 odds.
Betting choice Weiss Hanover [$4.20, $3.20] was parked to the quarter pole but managed to retake the lead before the half. Trained and driven by Donnie Russell for owner Edward Needle, the six-year-old son of Western Hanover closed well with a 29.3 last quarter to finish second.
Instigator [$7.60] finished out the $177.40 trifecta after sitting behind Weiss Hanover through much of the mile. Driven by Chris Offutt for trainer ‘Bib’ Roberts, the eight-year-old Presidential Ball gelding went off at 18/1 odds by post time. Instigator races for the Graham Grace Stables LLC.
Live racing continues next Friday at 6:30 p.m.
-Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Raceway