Post Time with Mike and Mike, presented by BetAmerica, will continue its live remote season on Friday (August 11) with coverage of the 2018 Dan Patch Stakes, live from Hoosier Park Racing and Casino in Anderson, Indiana.
The Dan Patch will feature champion Lazarus N who has taken North American harness racing by storm since coming in from New Zealand. His last start, a qualifier at the Meadowlands Racetrack, was visually impressive, as he defeated Lather Up in 1:48.3 and paced a final quarter of :25.3. He is a winner of 35 of 45 lifetime starts and has raced at different distances throughout his career. Lazarus N is the richest Down Under Standardbred of all time, as he boasts earnings of just over $2.6 million (US). He was Pacer of the Year at age two and three and has only missed the board once in his entire career. This will be the first pari-mutuel US start for the star New Zealander.
Mike and Mike will have extensive coverage of the Dan Patch beginning at 8:30 p.m. via their website that will run for two hours. Jessica Otten, a normal correspondent for the program, will be co-hosting the live remote for the first time. Otten, a native of Michigan, has worked with Mike and Mike since the inception of their live remotes three years ago. Since joining the ‘Post Time’ team, Otten has filled many roles including winners’ circle analyst, paddock analyst, social media coordinator, and she also writes a monthly article for the program.
Taylor Johnston will join the trio during the program. Johnston, a native of Ohio, has worked with Post Time with Mike and Mike for the last year, working at various live remotes throughout the show’s schedule. Johnston will be providing winners’ circle and paddock reaction throughout the evening.
Post Time can be heard live at posttimewithmikeandmike.com or on the archive at betamerica.com/BARN.
(With files from ‘Post Time’)