Down On My Luck has had nothing but good fortune since arriving at Buffalo Raceway and posted his second-straight victory at the oval with a head win over Upfront Countryboy in the featured $11,500 feature pace.
Making his debut at Buffalo Raceway on April 13, Down On My Luck was spectacular with an eight-length win in 1:54.2. Given a perfect first-over trip by driver Drew Monti, Down On My Luck took command of the race in the stretch and held firm late as Upfront Countryboy put pressure on the leader but missed by a head. Adonis Bay and China Dream finished in a dead heat for third.
It was the third win in 12 starts for Down On My Luck (Camluck-False Alert). The five-year-old gelding, owned by Robert Woodburn and trained by Patrick Shepherd, has now earned $19,414 this year and $96,983 in his career. He paid $4.30 to win.
In the $11,000 co-featured pace, Rose Run Ranger made it two-straight victories with a gate-to-wire decision over Harry Hoo N in 1:55.3.
With the field dwindled down to five due to the scratches of Heaven Rocks and A F F Bigdaddy, Rose Run Ranger fired off the starting vehicle and posted fractions of :29.0, :57.2 and 1:28.0.
There was little suspense through the lane as Rose Run Ranger kept to task and enjoyed a one-and-a-half length advantage on the wire. Harry Hoo N was second with Lucan Hanover third.
Co-owned by the Burke Racing Stable LLC and Weaver Bruscemi LLC, the six-year-old gelded Rose Run Ranger (Major In Art-A And Gs Finest) has now found the winner's circle three times in 12 starts. The victory upped his seasonal bankroll to $22,760 and $98,736 lifetime. Ray Fisher Jr. steered the $4.40 winner.
Kevin Cummings completed the evening with a driving triple while Fisher Jr. and McDonough had doubles. James Clouser Jr. had a pair of training wins.
Racing will resume on Wednesday, May 1 at 5 p.m. with a nine-race card scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
(with files from Buffalo Raceway)