Championship Night has arrived at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, with four $200,000 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Finals being contested tonight for the top three-year olds in the state. Every Final has a superstar or two in the race and each event shapes up to be super exciting, with no horse looking head and shoulders above the rest……that's a recipe for some outstanding racing!
Be sure to get to the Downs early as each patron buying a program is entitled to a free umbrella while supplies last, from 6-9 p.m.
BEST BET: MICKEY HANOVER (9TH)
VALUE BET: EXCEL NINE (3RD)
| POST TIME 6:30 p.m. | ||||
| All Races One Mile | ||||
First-$16,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $25,000 | ||||
| 7 Grandstand Hitter | G.Napolitano | 4-1-1 | It's a grand slam! | 5-2 |
| 8 Elusive Reward | J.Morrill | 2-6-5 | Note the barn change | 4-1 |
| 4 Fall Toy | J.Pavia | 1-1-2 | Won right off the claim | 3-1 |
| 5 Kentucky Rebel | E.Ledford | 3-5-1 | Fraley a hot trainer | 6-1 |
| 3 Little Gold Ring | D.Palone | 2-3-2 | Firing at the end | 9-2 |
| 6 Dragon Laws | B.Simpson | 5-1-3 | Very competitive opener | 12-1 |
| 1 Spartan Justice | A.Napolitano | 2-7-3 | Back in for a tag | 10-1 |
| 2 Eagle Artesian | E.Carlson | 8-8-8 | Struggling pacer | 15-1 |
Second-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $12-15,000 | ||||
| 2 Premier Flash | G.Napolitano | 7-1-7 | It's a Nap early double | 3-1 |
| 7 Brave Call | J.Taggart | 1-2-2 | Claimed just about weekly | 7-2 |
| 6 Hanks Kid | M.Romano | 1-3-9 | Smoked'em at a big price | 5-1 |
| 4 Hi Sir | T.Buter | 6-6-4 | In from Yonkers | 4-1 |
| 3 Can Ridge | B.Simpson | 4-3-4 | First start off the purchase | 9-2 |
| 1 Diamond Howard | J.Morrill | 5-6-7 | Just raced the other night | 8-1 |
| 5 Fresco Blue | M.Lachance | 6-4-2 | Running on E | 12-1 |
| 8 Sonic Raider | E.Ledford | 6-2-4 | Busted up | 10-1 |
Third-$14,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $20,000 | ||||
| 7 Excel Nine | G.Napolitano | 8-9-5 | Won't be 20-1 | 20-1 |
| 2 Another Homer N | E.Carlson | 4-3-1 | Would make for nice exacta | 10-1 |
| 3 Theredandpanlines | D.Palone | 4-2-2 | In live hands | 5-2 |
| 6 Go West Lucky Cam | J.Morrill | 1-2-1 | Fan favorite | 4-1 |
| 5 Sahara Hall | C.Callahan | 1-2-4 | Corey in for the night | 3-1 |
| 4 White Mountain Top | T.Buter | 5-6-7 | Sent by team Buter | 5-1 |
| 1 Lockloadnexplode | M.Kakaley | 5-3-2 | Bombs | 12-1 |
| 8 Tiger Williams | B.Miller | 5-9-x | Out of bounds | 6-1 |
| 9 Three New Dawns | E.Ledford | 7-6-6 | Growing old | 15-1 |
Fourth-$15,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $13,000 last 5 | ||||
| 6 Pansai Yamamoto | J.Morrill | 2-6-6 | Gets up in time | 6-1 |
| 4 Dreamlands Art | M.Kakaley | 1-3-7 | More classy Burke stock | 3-1 |
| 1 Fool Of Ideas | E.Carlson | 2-3-8 | 2nd start since the claim | 7-2 |
| 8 Racing Rocky | M.Teague | 7-8-1 | Far outside a concern | 9-2 |
| 5 Trade Editor | G.Napolitano | 6-3-2 | Allard only so-so in PA | 4-1 |
| 7 Bullet Bob | B.Simpson | 6-8-6 | Wait for easier | 8-1 |
| 9 Four Starz Kyle | A.Napolitano | 5-4-2 | Can't seal the deal | 10-1 |
| 2 Sisyphus | T.Buter | 8-2-8 | Too inconsistent | 15-1 |
| 3 Cheyenne Reider | J.Pavia | 7-1-8 | 3yr old in with tough | 20-1 |
Fifth-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $12-15,000 | ||||
| 2 Prestissimo | G.Napolitano | 2-6-3 | Move inside the difference | 3-1 |
| 4 Jolt Demanded | J.Morrill | 1-1-2 | Morrill doing great in NYSS | 7-2 |
| 3 Come Together | E.Carlson | 9-6-5 | Recent claim for Robinson | 8-1 |
| 6 Sgt Charlie | M.Romano | 1-3-5 | Steps up in price a tad | 4-1 |
| 5 Tinys Million | M.Kakaley | 3-4-9 | Closing in on $300k life | 9-2 |
| 7 Joans Bad Boy | D.Palone | 5-6-1 | New one for Sherman | 12-1 |
| 1 Northmedo Cruiser | E.Ledford | 6-3-4 | Roll past | 5-1 |
| 8 Indian Giver N | T.Buter | 3-7-4 | No donations here | 10-1 |
Sixth-$50,000 PASS Consolation | ||||
| 6 Go Tapaigh | M.Lachance | 7-1-7 | Iron Mike still has it | 8-1 |
| 2 Wing Tips | B.Zendt | 3-3-2 | Steady performer | 9-2 |
| 7 Scary Good | M.Kakaley | 2-4-7 | Matt's choice over #1 | 6-1 |
| 1 Lindys Jersey Boy | F.Antonacci | 4-2-5 | Antonacci makes the steer | 3-1 |
| 9 Nothing But Class | D.Palone | 5-1-4 | Post a killer | 7-2 |
| 3 Boytown | B.Miller | 1-2-2 | Brett in from Pitt | 4-1 |
| 8 Pekoe Fashion | J.Morrill | 4-6-6 | Tends to hang on rail | 10-1 |
| 5 On The Podium | R.Schnittker | 7-1-6 | Falls off | 15-1 |
| 4 Overandovervictory | E.Ledford | 9-9-4 | Doesn't belong | 20-1 |
Seventh-$18,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $18,000 last 5 | ||||
| 5 Dungeon Dragon | M.Kakaley | 8-1-1 | Needed last, wins at a price | 8-1 |
| 8 Summer Camp | T.Buter | 8-2-2 | Sets the table | 3-1 |
| 1 Southwestern Dream | E.Carlson | 4-5-2 | Makes noise from pole | 7-2 |
| 6 Bettors Glass | E.Ledford | 7-4-2 | Ledford picks up drive | 9-2 |
| 7 Brave Alex Semalu | C.Callahan | 5-3-1 | Delaware based pacer | 6-1 |
| 9 Rader Detector | B.Miller | 1-7-3 | In solid form | 20-1 |
| 4 Keep It Real | G.Napolitano | 2-5-7 | Does get nice driver change | 4-1 |
| 3 Escape The News | D.Palone | 8-6-3 | Never could find 2yr old form | 10-1 |
| 2 Mojo Terror | J.Morrill | 4-4-5 | Another who is off a bit | 15-1 |
Eighth-$50,000 PASS Consolation | ||||
| 7 Dream Of Winning | B.Miller | 3-3-1 | The dream is alive | 5-2 |
| 2 Moonlit Dragon | E.Carlson | 3-2-2 | In money 8 of 9 starts | 3-1 |
| 1 Lightning Paige | J.Morrill | 4-2-4 | Has raced top company | 4-1 |
| 8 Winning It | M.Kakaley | 3-5-5 | Picks up the pieces | 6-1 |
| 6 We Be American | C.Callahan | 3-5-7 | Corey having career season | 15-1 |
| 9 Always Love Me | M.Lewis | 2-4-2 | Tough roll from here | 20-1 |
| 3 Mcsuana | T.Buter | 5-4-2 | Needs some improvement | 10-1 |
| 5 Princess Cruiser | D.Palone | 5-4-6 | Not even with Palone | 12-1 |
| 4 Yagonaakissmeornot | M.Teague | 6-7-3 | No shot | 5-1 |
Ninth-$15,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $13,000 last 5 | ||||
| 5 Mickey Hanover | G.Napolitano | 1-6-4 | Very good when right | 3-1 |
| 3 Shakerattlenrock | J.Morrill | 2-3-8 | Talented 3yr old | 4-1 |
| 7 Mustang Art | D.Palone | 2-4-2 | McGuire's top pacer | 10-1 |
| 8 Woodstock Hanover | T.Buter | 1-2-6 | Never better | 6-1 |
| 1 Domethatagain | B.Simpson | 3-3-1 | Been racing in NYSS | 5-1 |
| 4 B N Bad | J.Pavia | 1-2-4 | Up the ladder off the victory | 10-1 |
| 6 Major Belle | M.Kakaley | 4-8-2 | Just not happening | 5-2 |
| 9 Amillionpennies | M.Romano | 4-6-6 | Sees little action | 20-1 |
| 2 Mattox's Spencer | M.Simons | 7-4-6 | Fills out field | 15-1 |
Tenth-$200,000 PASS CHAMPIONSHIP | ||||
| 4 Maven | C.Callahan | 1-8-1 | Gets her revenge | 5-2 |
| 1A Check Me Out | R.Schnittker | 1-1-3 | Superstar filly | 8-5 |
| 5 Superstar Hanover | D.Palone | 6-3-1 | Right behind the 2 stars | 4-1 |
| 3 Delicious | A.Merriman | 7-2-1 | Aaron with rare visit to PD | 5-1 |
| 2 Uncommon Night | G.Napolitano | 5-9-2 | Nap gets stakes mount | 12-1 |
| 1 Real Babe | J.Morrill | 8-2-7 | Fills out the entry | 8-5 |
| 6 Blue Yonder | J.Pavia | 5-8-8 | Needs a lot to happen | 15-1 |
| 7 Holier Than Thou | B.Miller | 8-5-4 | Busted | 8-1 |
Eleventh-$200,000 PASS CHAMPIONSHIP | ||||
| 4 Darena Hanover | J.Morrill | 2-1-2 | Chases down Economy | 4-1 |
| 6 Economy Terror | D.Palone | 6-1-1 | Super against PA breds | 5-2 |
| 1 Big Mcdeal | B.Miller | 5-1-5 | Main reason Brett is here | 3-1 |
| 8 Kiss Don't Bite | E.Goodell | 1-2-3 | Eric not seen here in long time | 6-1 |
| 2 Marty Party | C.Callahan | 2-3-2 | Another terrific race | 9-2 |
| 5 Tykesa Moon | G.Napolitano | 2-5-2 | Kakaley opted off | 12-1 |
| 7 Podges Lady | E.Ledford | 2-4-5 | Midwest owned filly | 15-1 |
| 3 Destiny's Chance | M.Kakaley | 8-3-1 | Fills out super field | 10-1 |
Twelfth-$200,000 PASS CHAMPIONSHIP | ||||
| 1 My MVP | M.Lachance | 4-5-3 | Keeps on coming | 3-1 |
| 4 Top Billing | D.Palone | 5-1-4 | Palone good on trotters | 7-2 |
| 5 Magic Tonight | E.Goodell | 2-4-3 | Wide open race | 4-1 |
| 6 Solvato | T.Smedshammer | 3-2-1 | Trond trains and steers | 9-2 |
| 7 Beer Summit | M.Vanderkemp | 5-4-2 | Another rich trotter in here | 5-1 |
| 8 Frost Bites K | B.Miller | 7-1-5 | Best earlier in season | 10-1 |
| 2 Lightning Storm | C.Callahan | 8-7-2 | Lucky to be in final | 8-1 |
| 3 Dandover | J.Taggart | 4-8-1 | Rough spot for n/w of 3 | 12-1 |
Thirteenth-$200,000 PASS CHAMPIONSHIP | ||||
| 3 Sweet Lou | D.Palone | 3-1-4 | Hard to go against | 5-2 |
| 4 Dapper Dude | J.Morrill | 7-1-1 | Takes dead aim | 3-1 |
| 2 Easy Again | M.Teague | 1-3-1 | Trying to find late kick again | 4-1 |
| 5 Mcboogie | M.Kakaley | 1-8-3 | Nice prep at Yonkers | 9-2 |
| 7 Shady Breeze | M.Simons | 7-1-2 | Overachiever | 6-1 |
| 6 Mcerlean | B.Miller | 4-2-1 | Has to fire fast off the wings | 10-1 |
| 8 Mc Attaboy | T.Jackson | 6-4-4 | Matt opted off | 15-1 |
| 1 Bakin On The Beach | T.Buter | 7-5-3 | Burned | 12-1 |
Fourteenth-$50,000 PASS Consolation | ||||
| 3 I Like Dreamin | G.Napolitano | 3-6-1 | It's for real | 2-1 |
| 6 Live On | J.Pavia | 2-1-4 | Follows the 3 around track | 5-1 |
| 4 One Through Ten | D.Palone | 4-2-6 | Needs a tad more late | 7-2 |
| 2 E Z Noah | T.Buter | 4-1-4 | Buteschoen strong 2nd half | 5-2 |
| 5 All Week | C.Callahan | 5-6-4 | I'll pass | 10-1 |
| 1 Hillbilly Hanover | J.Morrill | 5-3-7 | One race to go | 6-1 |
Fifteenth-$50,000 PASS Consolation | ||||
| 5 Miss Chip K | M.Kakaley | 3-5-1 | Kakaley takes nightcap | 3-1 |
| 2 Southwind Moni | T.Buter | 2-8-3 | Andover Hall gal | 5-2 |
| 1 Komma Ka Z | G.Napolitano | 1-2-1 | Note the new pilot | 9-2 |
| 6 End Of Innocence | J.Morrill | 7-3-4 | Been racing in NY | 7-2 |
| 3 Sand Violent Blu | B.Miller | 4-6-1 | Not panned out at age of 3 | 8-1 |
| 4 Cocktail Attire | Tn.Schadel | 7-7-4 | Hit a brick wall | 6-1 |
| 7 By A Nose Hanover | T.Schadel | 3-9-6 | See you on Monday | 12-1 |




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