In the $9,000 Open Handicap Trot, Jack Sparrow, a seven-year old chestnut gelding by Humorous Harry out of the Overcomer mare Marie Adonno, loved the off going and recorded his second win of the year in 2:03.3 during Friday night's harness racing action at Buffalo Raceway

Capably driven by trainer-driver Jim McNeight for owner Michael Calimeri of Falconer, N.Y., Jack Sparrow ($6.00), the favourite in the race, shot right to the lead from post five, and set all the fractions in the race, :30.3, 1:02.1, and 1:33.3. A :30 last quarter-mile put the winner 7-1/4 lengths ahead of second place finisher Hello Carlo (Russell Swartz). Last week’s Open winner A Work In Progress (Ken Holliday) came in third.

The $4,500 share of the winning purse boosted Jack Sparrow’s season bankroll to $15,480 and $251,632 lifetime.

It was win number three from four on the night for driver Jim McNeight, who shared driving honors with reinsman Jack Flanigen who also had a four win night.

Racing will resume on Saturday, March 13, with first post scheduled for 6:40 PM.

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(Buffalo)