Just as he’s done all season long Bill Wright and Mystical Marker Farms' King Mufasa continued to rule the Illinois conceived and foaled three-year-old colt trotting ranks as he cruised to a very easy five-length victory in 1:56.1 while overpowering five rivals in Sunday’s $12,000 Betzotic Stake.
Confidently handled by leading driver Mike Oosting, the gelded son of Powerful Emotion—Foxy N Diamonds was unhurried away from the inside starting spot, landing in third as Semper Fit (Dave Magee) and Fox Valley Camo (Jamaica Patton) battled through an opening quarter in :28.2.
After straightening up on the backstretch, Oosting then moved the Mike Brink trainee to the outside where he quickly rushed to the front, swallowing up the leaders with no trouble while showing the way through middle splits of :56.3 and 1:26.2.
With plenty still in reserve, 'The King' began to drawn clear with every stride, leaving his rivals in his wake while cruising under the wire for his 13th win in 14 starts this season. Fox Valley Camo held on well to finish second while Semper Fit finished third.
Bet as though defeat was out of the question, King Mufasa returned $2.40 and $2.10. Show wagering was not allowed in the race.
With the $6,000 winner’s cheque, the good looking brown gelding now boasts a bankroll of $209,840 in 2013.
(Balmoral Park)