Hello Carlo Grinds Out a Tough Win
Hamburg, NY---In the $9,000 Open Handicap Trot, Hello Carlo, a Carry The Message gelding out of the Supergill mare Last Turn, won in 2:00.2 to register his seventh win of the season for owner Mario Caponi of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Hello Carlo ($3.90) capably driven by the meets leading reinsman Jack Flanigen, settled in seventh in the field of eight as Jack Sparrow (Jim McNeight) set the early fraction, :29.4 to the quarter-mile mark. Hello Carlo was first over and challenged for the lead to a half in 1:00.3 and three-quarters in 1:30.2. A :30 last quarter-mile put Hello Carlo a neck in front of St Regis Hall (Jamie Dunlap) at the finish line. Redneck Reindeer (Ken Holliday) came in third.
“Any horse that can be first-over for three-quarters of a mile is a tough horse”, said Flanigen. “He (Hello Carlo) raced real big”.
Trained by Larry Clabaugh, the $4,500 share of the winning purse put Hello Carlo’s season bankroll at $41,430, and $122,580 lifetime.
Racing will resume on Saturday, June 26, with first post scheduled for 6:40 p.m.
Fans may enjoy fine food and drinks while playing their favorite horses: call the clubhouse reservation Line at (716) 646-6109, ext. 60149 to reserve a table. An operator will be available on Monday from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sam Pendolino..........Publicity Director/Public Relations
spendolino@buffaloraceway.com
