On Tuesday, June 14, Pet Rock scampered to a four and a half-length victory in his 1:58 qualifier at Scioto
Downs, the fastest of the day’s extensive action for two-year-olds.
Pet Rock, a Rocknroll Hanover colt, was driven by Kayne Kauffman for trainer Lester Clemmons. He sat in the pocket behind Dontcallatall (by Shark Gesture) and wheeled out in the final quarter to win handily with a final panel in :28.2.
Other pacing winners in baby races were Special Lady D (Stand Forever) in 1:59, Cindys Flower (Ponder) in 1:59.1, American Friskie (Feelin Friskin) in 1:59.3, Little Friskie (Feelin Friskie) in 2:00, What A Smile (I Am A Fool) in 2:01.2, and Gun Show (Feelin Friskie) in 2:01.3.
Among the juvenile trotters, the winners were Pardon Adonna (Jailhouse Jesse) in 2:05.1, Cinca De Miya (Ilooklikemymom) in 2:05.2, Credit Memory (Revenue) in 2:08.1, and Advocate Hanover (Broadway Hall) in 2:10.1.
(Hoffman Communications)