Yankee Paco Wins 75th Hambletonian
Yankee Paco took the lead in the stretch and scored a three-quarter length victory over fast-closing Credit Winner in the $1-million Hambletonian on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
In getting to the winner’s circle of trotting’s biggest race, Yankee Paco took the lead from Legendary Lover K and driver DeWayne Minor.
Minor raced on the lead from the middle of the backstretch until early in the stretch, but Legendary Lover K faded to sixth place in the 75th anniversary of the Hambletonian.
Once on the lead, Yankee Paco and driver Trevor Ritchie were never threatened as they trotted the mile in a career-best 1:53.2. The 3-year-old son of Balancedimage paid $6.60, $4.40 and $4 in winning his sixth consecutive start and earning $500,000 for Harry Ivey and his son, Dr. Tom Ivey.
Credit Winner, driven by Jim Meittinis, paid $14.40 and $9.60. Armbro Trick and driver Ray Schnittker finished third and was worth $14.40 for show.
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