The Donato Hanover gelding Donato Patriot K thundered home in :27.3 to complete a 1:55 victory in the $15,069 fast-class trot on Monday afternoon, June 24 at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania.
Matt Kakaley reserved the winner of $227,034 in third much of the mile, then unleashed him uncovered at the three-quarters and the powerful trotter made the lead by headstretch. Donato Patriot K won by five lengths for trainer Jenn Bongiorno and the ownership of the Ely Stable.
Kakaley drove five of the last seven winners on the Monday program, and his quintuple solidified his lead atop the local standings as he seeks his third straight dash-winning title at Pocono.
The racing week ends on Tuesday, June 25 with a $17,000 USD pacing feature for developing horses who are aiming to join higher levels of competition.
(PHHA / Pocono)