A total of 100 two-year-olds helped fill 13 qualifying races over a 'fast' track Tuesday morning (June 11) at Harrah's Philadelphia.
A Plus Hanover (by Well Said) set the bar high in the first race of the morning, as he rallied late to pass Suits (Matts Scooter) in a 1:55.3 mile, which was the fastest two-year-old qualifier of the day. A Plus Hanover was driven by Tim Tetrick for trainer Mark Harder.
Hot Shot Hayden (SJs Caviar) re-rallied from an early break to record the fastest freshman trotting mile of the session, as the Arlene Cameron trainee finished in 2:00.3 while in rein to John Wagner.
A trio of Roland 'Polie' Mallar trainees stood out, as Gymokee Jerry (The Panderosa, 1:56.4, David Miller), Shesaidhesaidisaid (Well Said, 1:58, Catello Manzi), and Mr De Luca (Art Major, 2:01.3, David Miller) all won their splits.
Also, the Don Milby-trained Major Uptrend (Somebeachsomewhere) unleashed a :27.3 final quarter --- fastest of the morning session --- en route to a 1:58.2 mile with Frank Milby at the lines.
(Harrah's Philadelphia)