On Saturday afternoon (June 26) at Exhibition Park Raceway, the two pacers who share the seasonal mark at the half-mile track rekindle their rivalry as Blood Money and Little Manny will square off again in the week's top class.
Both horses have tallied season bests of 1:56.3 this year and will have another top-notch entry to contend with in Woodmere Ideal Art. Last time the three met head-on, Woodmere Ideal Art came out on top after the stonedust settled.
Last week, Blood Money proved that he can overcome the outside post as he came from last at the half to win the week's top class in 1:57.1. Dr. Mitch Downey will again be saddled with the outside post based on money earned in the last five outings.
Woodmere Ideal Art will have catch-driver Todd Trites in the bike for the Ultimate Stable from post four. Little Manny, who was off last week, will have post three for owners Dean and Brad McLaughlin, Stephen Trites and Mark Taylor. Stephen Trites will navigate the four-year-old Maritime-bred.
Rounding out the field will be Ultimatelyhandsome, the second entry from the Ultimate Stable for veteran teamster Robert Laffin, while K D Overdrive and Kyle Mason will round out the field with the coveted rail position.
In other news, Kurtis Johnston heads the top handicappers into this week's challenge of the Summer Handicapping Contest, presented by Horse Racing New Brunswick. The top 10 at the end of July, will battle for top honours for the rest of the season at EPR with lots of cash on the line.
Blood Money has retaken top spot in the Autumn Gold Series, which will see horsemen get an opportunity to race for some big purses in the fall. All the latest standings are available at the HRNB website.
To view Saturday's complete entries, click the following link: Saturday Entries – Exhibition Park Raceway.
(HRNB)