Proper One took the featured event on Sunday afternoon (June 16) at Harrah’s Philadelphia, a Great Northeast Open Series event for older pacers.
The favourite, Tiger Thompson N, was used hard to get the lead and tripped the quarter beam in :25.1. He then faced pressure from million-dollar earner Rockin Ron, who took him on to a :53.1 half mile. Tiger Thompson N still held the top past the three-quarter pole in 1:20.4 but failed to create separation on the final turn. Proper One swung off of tiring cover at the eighth pole and won the sprint home by three-quarter lengths in 1:49. Scott Rocks closed fast inside for second, while Shnitzledosomethin rallied well to be third.
Proper One picked up his 21st win from 87 starts and his fourth of the season. Lou Tomczyk owns the five-year-old gelding by Proper Respect-JK Glory Days and Carlo Poliseno trains. He returned $40 to win.
Live racing returns to Harrah’s Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 19 at 12:25 p.m. The Jackpot Hi-5 carryover now stands at $8,544.73, and is held in Race 5 every live race day. There is also a Pick-4 carryover of $3,282.99. The Pick 4 begins in Race 7. Both wagers have 15-percent takeouts.
(with files from Harrah's Philadelphia)