Cleopatra As scored in gate-to-wire fashion in the $32,000 Richard Brandt Trot Final at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Wednesday (June 29).
The four-year-old daughter of Lionhunter was not intimidated by her nine-hole post. Tony Hall launched her from the gate, setting fractions in :28, :57.4, and 1:26.4. Cleopatra As tripped the wire in 1:57 for a lifetime mark. Marge At Large finished second while Lady Ruth was third.
2022 is proving to be the year for Cleopatra As. The mare never started as a two-year-old and only raced three times as a sophomore. Despite a slow beginning to her career, Cleopatra As now boasts two wins, five seconds, and two thirds in 10 starts this year. She has bankrolled over $43,000 this year alone. Annette Lorentzon trains Cleopatra As for ACL Stuteri Ab.
Live racing returns Thursday (June 30) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with 16 races scheduled. First post is 3:15 p.m. (EDT).
(Scioto Downs)