Mike Polansky persevered through a first-over trip behind My Big Kadillac to land the winning spoils in the $12,162 American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) Trot at Freehold Raceway on Saturday, March 24.
Polansky floated out of post four to race fourth with My Big Kadillac as Campbellini (Dante Scattolini) pushed from post five for the front to a :29.2 first quarter over the sloppy track. As the tempo slowed to a 1:00.1 half, Polansky edged My Big Kadillac off the pylons and began an uncovered grind after Campellini through the second circuit. Campbellini maintained a slim lead while My Big Kadillac kept pressure consistent to three-quarters in 1:30.1 and the pair remained embroiled in battle spinning for home. My Big Kadillac kept fighting through the lane and managed to edge a half length in front of Campbellini at the beam to score the victory in a 2:00.4 mile. Shoemaker Hanover (John Calabrese) rallied from off the speed to take third and Ghibli (Anthony Verruso) rode a pocket trip to take fourth.
Polansky owns and trains My Big Kadillac, a 10-year-old gelding by Kadabra. He paid $17.80 to win.
AHDC action resumes next Saturday, March 30 at Freehold Raceway. First-race post time is 12:30 p.m. (EDT).
(With files from AHDC)