Weiss Hanover early choice in Rosecroft Feature
After finishing second last week to Elaine T Cronos in 1:55.1, Weiss Hanover will open on the board as the 5/2 morning line favorite in a Winner’s Over pace at Rosecroft Raceway, tonight, Saturday March 22nd.
Cutting the mile last week with trainer Donnie Russell in the sulky, the six-year-old Western Hanover horse faltered at the wire to miss by a mere half of a length. However, the horse has been extremely consistent in each of his miles recently, hitting the board five of his last six starts in upper level classes. Russell will again be in the sulky and the pair will start from post position six. Edward Needle owns the winner of over $237,000 lifetime.
Mattjestic Art returns from Dover Downs after a sick scratch on March 17th and will start from post position seven at 7/2 early odds. Frank Milby will be aboard for the drive on the seven-year-old Artiscape gelding. On March 5th, the trainee of Alvin Callahan qualified at Dover in 1:55.4 with a last quarter of 28.1. Marvin Callahan owns Mattjestic Art.
From the rail, Perfect Magic may be a contender at 5/1 odds in the program. Trained by Roger Hans for owner Tom Cooke, the five-year-old Bettor’s Delight horse was third at the Meadowlands on March 16th in 1:55.0 with a final tick of 26.4. Corey Braden will drive the horse away from the gate.
Post time for tonight’s 13-race card is 6:30 p.m.
-Daina Kazmaier, Rosecroft Raceway