After winning last week off a decisive drop-in class, Turnthefrownaround returned to the spotlight event and captured the $25,000 Winners-Over for fillies and mares at Plainridge Park on Tuesday afternoon (May 3).
Thats Incredible had the lead at the quarter but Slick Artist A and Turnthefrownaround both brushed the leader in front of the stands with Turnthefrownaround controlling the pace when the dust settled. After a slow :57 half, trailers we're out and rolling to push the issue.
Adashious Hanover was first over heading up the backstretch with So Amazing on her back while Slick Artist A and Thats Incredible were tripping along closely inside. But Turnthefrownaround sped up the third quarter with a :27.1 clocking keeping everyone in place without gaining ground. Turnthefrownaround turned for home and was in complete control as she paced away to a three-length lead and won in 1:52.3.
It was the second win in a row at Plainridge Park for Turnthefrownaround and owners Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi. Joe Nelson trains the winner. Bruce Ranger piloted the mare who paid $4.60 to win.
Ranger also won with Unwritten Rule who after changing hands through claims twice in the last two weeks, stepped up for his new connections by winning the $17,500 co-featured pace.
Boogie Woogie J left hard and cleared for the early lead by the quarter in :26.1. But not content in third, Miki U So Fine pulled early and gained the lead in front of the stands before the half.
At that point Unwritten Rule was sitting fourth but came second over behind Stop Staring, who was motoring towards the leader as the group hit three-quarters in 1:24.1. Stop Staring was running down Miki U So Fine while Unwritten Rule tipped three-deep around both as they headed into the lane. Unwritten Rule continued to pace away to a one length lead and won in 1:53.2.
It was the fifth win of the year for Unwritten Rule but the first for his new owner Anthony Ventriglio and trainer Terry Di Cicco. He paid $4.40 to win.
Drivers Matty Athearn and Kevin Switzer Jr. joined Bruce Ranger registering two wins on Thursday.
Live racing resumes at Plainridge Park on Thursday (May 5) with post time at 4 p.m. (EDT). Free downloadable programs are available for every live race day on the Plainridge Park website under the "Racing" tab.
(Plainridge Park)