After Pompano Park's scheduled season kickoff was cancelled Sunday (Nov. 8) due to Tropical Storm Eta, Pompano Park Director of Racing Gabe Prewitt has announced that Monday (Nov. 9) is a 'go,' as the track will commence its 57th season.
The Open Handicap Trot will highlight the 11-race pari-mutuel program. The Open Handicap Trot will feature a full field of 10, including Sooo Handsome, The Lionking AS, Explosivebreakaway and Beguin Dugoutier.
So Handsome, a seven year-old gelded son of Cash Hall, has 41 career wins to go along with a 1:52.4 mark at Hoosier Park. Trainer Rick Plano will be in the bike for Maryann Plano and will begin his journey from Post 3.
Prior to the wagering card, the FSBOA-sponsored Sunshine State Stakes will be contested for three-year-olds in four non-betting events.
Highlighting those events are two 2019 Super Night Champions at Pompano Park, Laurie Lee and Rhinestone Cowboy.
Laurie Lee, a daughter of Royel Millennium, will face three rivals in the filly pace for trainer Kim Sears, who co-owns with Richard Dunmire. Wally Hennessey will be in her sulky,
Rhinestone Cowboy, an altered son of Proud Bushy, is also trained by Kim Sears as co-owner with John Campagnuolo. Mike Micallef will sit behind the 'Cowboy.'
In addition to the already wide selection of wagering options, the track is also offering a Late Pick-3 that will cover Race 9 through 11.
Post time for the pari-mutuel card is set for 7:20 p.m. The non-wagering races will be contested prior to the betting program and will get underway at 6:00 p.m.
(With files from Pompano Park)