Two $10,000 North American Amateur Drivers Association trots went to post tonight at Yonkers Raceway prior to the betting card getting underway and when the judges deemed them official Matt Zuccarello and Tony Beltrami each walked away with a victory. Zuccarello won his split with Stealing in 2:01.2 while Beltrami scored with Dark Pool in 1:59.1.
In his event Zuccarello sent Stealing to the lead from the three-hole and they led their competition by the first stanza in :29.2. Strong on the front-end, Stealing rebuffed an early challenge from Judge Ken (Scott Keppler) but the two trotters raced side-by-side past the half in 1:01.3. Still battling by the three quarters, Judge Ken began to fade as they headed for paydirt. However, Raceace (Alan Schwartz) rallied and put pressure on the leader but Stealing hung tough and was a head winner at the wire.
Gemini Eddie (Joe Faraldo) rallied late for the show dough.
Stealing is owned by Winners Circle Racing, John Campagnuolo, and Latz A Luck Stable and trained by Dennis Laterza .
Like Zuccarello, Tony Beltrami also used the front end to victory. After starting from the five-hole Dark Pool was all alone when he trotted by the first stanza in :29. Still two lengths in front by the half in 1:00.3 Dark Pool seemed unbeatable, and he was as he led Matt Zuccarello and All Night Credit all the way home for two-length triumph. Presidente Zette finished third for Joe Faraldo.
Dark Pool is owned by Barry Franklin and trained by Paul Fusco.
(NAADA)