King Muscles by Muscles Yankee coasted to a length and a quarter victory in the $36,500 Harold Dancer Trot for New Jersey-sired two-year-old trotting colts and geldings, contested as a non-wagering event on Thursday, September 20 at Freehold Raceway.
Only three colts went to post. Chocolate Delight, by Chocolatier, broke early and was never a factor.
Driver Jeff Gregory sent Marion Mayday, by Chocolatier, to the lead off the gate and repelled a first-half challenge from King Muscles, who settled into second until tipped out in the stretch.
King Muscles, with Cat Manzi driving, flew past Marion Mayday, crossing the wire first in 2:04 flat. Chocolate Delight was a distant third.
King Muscles picked up his first career win in the Harold Dancer. He also has three seconds and one third in his six starts, banking $70,805 for owners J&T Silva Stables LLC (Jerry and Teresa Silva) of Long Beach, New York.
Aaron Lambert trains the $22,000 Harrisburg Sale purchase.
The stakes record of 1:59, set in 2010 by Chapter Seven, was never in jeopardy.
The Harold Dancer is sponsored by the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey.
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