Meadowlands Race Results - September 30th, 1998

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Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 1
Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards (NW2L) Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Minimum claiming price: $6,500 Maximum claiming price: $7,500
Purse: $7,000
Value of Race: $7,000 1st $4,200, 2nd $1,400, 3rd $770, 4th $350, 5th $70, 6th $70, 7th $70, 8th $70
Off at: 7:30 Start: Good for all
Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Quick Acquittal (Velez, Jr., J.A.	115	L			1-1/2	1-	1-2 1/2	1-3/4	3.00
	Ricochet Romantic (Beckner, D.V.)	112	L b			6-2 1/2	6-3	3-1 1/2	2-5 1/2	1.50*
	Gray Lad (Krone, J.A.)	118	L			8	7-	6-1	3-	6.20
	Michele's Pie (Diaz, L.F.)	119	L			7-2 1/2	8	7-4	4-Nose	15.90
	Honor the Night (Butler, D.M.)	117	L			3-1/2	4-1 1/2	5-1/2	5-1	11.20
	Thunder Vows (Santagata, N.)	119	L bf			5-4 1/2	3-	4-	6-3 3/4	3.00
	Danlin's Truth (Cole, A.)	118	L b			2-1 1/2	2-2 1/2	2-1/2	7-8 1/2	21.50
	Generous Ladd (Sanchez, O.)	116	L b			4-1	5-	8	8	145.50
Fractional Times: 22.49, 45.72, 58.28, , , 1:11.22

Winner:	Quick Acquittal - Chestnut Gelding, 1995
Pedigree:	Gallant Prospector - Court of Law, by Mr. Justice
Breeder:	Sabra Enterprises in FL
1 claimed horse:	Danlin's Truth: New Owner = Vienna Acres New Trainer = John Gross
Claiming Prices:	Quick Acquittal: $7,500; Ricochet Romantic: $7,500; Gray Lad: $7,500; Michele's Pie: $7,500; Honor the Night: $7,000; Thunder Vows: $7,500; Danlin's Truth: $7,500; Generous Ladd: $7,500

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Quick Acquittal 8.00 4.00 2.40

Ricochet Romantic 3.00 2.20

Gray Lad 2.60

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Exacta 2-7 23.80 47,896

Trifecta 2-7-8 95.80 31,657

Pgm Comment

Quick Acquittal: rushed to lead, drew clear upper stretch, driving

Ricochet Romantic: slow early, angled out 3 wide 1/4 pole, finished well

Gray Lad: slow early, rallied 5 wide 1/4 pole, mild rally

Michele's Pie: slow early, angled out upper stretch, mild rally

Honor the Night: bumped start, pressed pace 3 wide, gave way upper stretch

Thunder Vows: bumped start, rushed to contention, lacked late response

Danlin's Truth: bumped start, rushed to contention, weakened upper stretch

Generous Ladd: ducked in start, pressed pace 4 wide, gave way 3/8 pole

Owners: 2--Runnin Horse Farms, Inc.; 7--Paul Liston; 8--John Puggi; 1--Antonino Mandara; 5--R. Bennett & G. Miller; 3--Seymour Cohn; 4--Patricia L. Bosley; 6--Dario A. Vasquez

Trainers: 2-Norman R. Pointer, 7-John Fee, 8-William E. McCarthy, 1-Elaine Ferri, 5-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 3-William D. Anderson, 4-Patricia Bosley, 6-Dario A. Vasquez

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 2

Maiden Special Weight - For Thoroughbred Two Year Olds State Bred Six Furlongs on the Dirt

Purse: $22,500

Include/Plus: $4,500 (State breed)

Value of Race: $22,500 1st $13,500, 2nd $4,500, 3rd $2,700, 4th $1,350, 5th $225,
6th $225

Off at: 7:54 Start: Good for all but 7

Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 Str Fin Odds

Deerhunt (Turner, T.G.) 118 L 1-2 1/2 1-2 1/2 1-2 1/2 1-3/4 36.30

Zips Best (Krone, J.A.) 118 L f 2- 2- 2-1/2 2-1 1/4 0.70*

Peppy'S Present (Beckner, D.V.) 118 L 5-6 4-4 3-1 1/2 3-3 1/4 1.70

Capelli (King, Jr., E.L.) 118 3-2 1/2 3-1 1/2 4-4 4-3 25.70

Highland Brigand (Velez, Jr., J.A 118 b 4-1 1/2 5-13 5-14 5-20 3/4 7.00

Magical Mike (Pizarro, J.) 108 M b 6 6 6 6 9.80

Fractional Times: 22.40, 45.39, 57.63, , , 1:11.17

Winner: Deerhunt - Bay Colt, 1996

Pedigree: Deerhound - Survey, by Allen's Prospect

Breeder: Y. Jerry Kolybabiuk in NJ

Scratched Horses: Just Like Wind, Always A. E.

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Deerhunt 74.60 14.80 3.60

Zips Best 2.80 2.10

Peppy'S Present 2.10

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Daily Double 2-1 256.20 24,519

Exacta 1-4 197.40 72,041

Pgm Comment

Deerhunt: rushed to lead, set pace in hand, won as rider pleased

Zips Best: stalked pace in 3-path, no threat with late gain

Peppy'S Present: bumped start, angled out turn, shied on inside mid stretch

Capelli: stalked pace in 4-path, gave way upper stretch

Highland Brigand: brief speed

Magical Mike: ducked in start, taken up, trailed

Owners: 1--Freedom Acres; 4--Aedee Stable; 6--A I M Stable; 8--Jane Gilbert; 3--Colonial Farms; 7--Stanley Panco

Trainers: 1-George F. Gross, 4-George R. Handy, 6-Reynaldo H. Nobles, 8-Cynthia A. Reese, 3-J. Willard Thompson, 7-Carl J. Deville

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 3

Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upward Fillies and Mares Six Furlongs on the Dirt

Minimum claiming price: $16,000 Maximum claiming price: $20,000

Purse: $15,000

Value of Race: $15,000 1st $9,000, 2nd $3,000, 3rd $1,800, 4th $750, 5th $150, 6th $150,
7th $150

Off at: 8:18 Start: Good for all

Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 Str Fin Odds

Lady Moanna (Elliott, S.) 116 L bf 2-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1- 4.50

Po Po Au Pooh (Martinez, Jr., J.R 116 L bf 3-3 2-1 2-3 2-6 3.30

Pure Halo (Krone, J.A.) 116 L bf 1- 3-3 3-2 1/2 3- 1.70*

Georgia's Princess (Diaz, V.) 109 L b 6-2 1/2 4- 5-3 1/2 4- 23.10

Screaming Luisa (Rivera, Jr., L.D 116 L b 5-1/2 5-2 1/2 4- 5-6 1/4 4.20

Merry Mood (Santagata, N.) 116 L bf 4-1 1/2 6-4 6-6 6-13 3/4 4.20

Gamine (Sanchez, O.) 113 L f 7 7 7 7 72.40

Fractional Times: 22.42, 45.26, 57.36, , , 1:10.45

Winner: Lady Moanna - Bay Mare, 1993

Pedigree: Allen's Prospect - Mumble Mumble, by Rock Talk

Breeder: Barbara C. Graham in MD

Claiming Prices: Lady Moanna: $20,000; Po Po Au Pooh: $20,000; Pure Halo: $20,000; Georgia's Princess: $18,000; Screaming Luisa: $20,000; Merry Mood: $20,000; Gamine: $16,000

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Lady Moanna 11.00 6.20 3.80

Po Po Au Pooh 5.00 3.00

Pure Halo 2.60

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 2-1-2 (3 correct) 3,293.40 6,587

Exacta 2-7 52.20 53,887

Trifecta 2-7-3 220.60 33,700

Pgm Comment

Lady Moanna: dueled inside, prevailed long drive

Po Po Au Pooh: dueled 3 wide to midturn, fought it out gamely to just miss

Pure Halo: dueled between horses to midturn, weakened

Georgia's Princess: slow early, rallied 4 wide 1/4 pole, no threat

Screaming Luisa: slow early, rallied 5 wide 1/4 pole, no threat

Merry Mood: second flight inside, no rally

Gamine: trailed

Owners: 2--Philip Angelo; 7--David Tobio; 3--Joseph Federico; 6--George F. Gross; 5--Leonard Latorre; 1--Louis A. Filios; 4--Robert F. Gilbert

Trainers: 2-Charles Spina, 7-Faustino F. Ramos, 3-Paul Bonaventura, 6-George F. Gross, 5-Frank Costa, 1-John C. Gross, 4-Joann Allen

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 4

Maiden Special Weight - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upward Fillies and Mares One Mile and One Sixteenth on the Turf

Purse: $18,000

Value of Race: $18,000 1st $10,800, 2nd $3,420, 3rd $1,980, 4th $900, 5th $180, 6th $180,
7th $180, 8th $180, 9th $180

Off at: 8:41 Start: Good for all

Track: Firm Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Odds

Smoke n' Mirrors (Elliott, S.) 116 L b 1-1 1/2 1-1/2 1-1 1/2 1-7 1-11 1/2 2.60

Eluding Bird (King, Jr., E.L.) 116 L 9 9 9 5- 2- 8.10

Tasso's Angel (Rivera, Jr., L.D.) 116 L b 2- 2-1 1/2 2-4 2-5 3-1/2 10.90

Sky Reply (Beckner, D.V.) 116 L 7-1 1/2 7-2 1/2 6-2 3-1 1/2 4-1 1/2 8.40

Safe Harbor (Molina, V.H.) 116 8-3 1/2 8-3 1/2 8-2 7-1 1/2 5-1 8.00

Lady Salsera (Turner, T.G.) 116 M 6-1 1/2 6-1/2 7-1 1/2 6-1/2 6-3 1/4 2.20*

Chief's Wild One (Krone, J.A.) 116 L b 5-2 1/2 5-1 1/2 5-2 4- 7-1 3/4 7.30

Cake Walkin (Santagata, N.) 116 M b 3-1 3-2 3-1 1/2 9 8-1 1/2 13.60

Merri Soul (Martinez, Jr., J.R.) 116 L b 4-1 4-2 1/2 4-1/2 8-1 9 43.10

Fractional Times: 23.70, 48.06, 1:11.76, 1:36.46, , 1:42.90

Winner: Smoke n' Mirrors - Dark Bay or Brown Filly, 1995

Pedigree: Crown Pleasure - Virgie's Dream, by Salem

Breeder: Joe Musumarra in FL

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Smoke n' Mirrors 7.20 3.80 3.00

Eluding Bird 7.40 5.40

Tasso's Angel 3.80

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 1-2-9 (3 correct) 3,223.40 6,447

Exacta 9-5 48.40 63,931

Superfecta 9-5-6-7 1,498.70 13,988

Trifecta 9-5-6 276.80 53,533

Pgm Comment

Smoke n' Mirrors: set pressured pace, drew off 2nd turn, easily

Eluding Bird: pinched back start, trailed to 1/4 pole, went 5 wide, rallied

Tasso's Angel: bumped start, rushed to press pace, weakened 1/4 pole

Sky Reply: pinched back start, saved ground, rallied

Safe Harbor: showed nothing

Lady Salsera: middle of pack, went wide upper stretch, no rally

Chief's Wild One: middle of pack, no rally

Cake Walkin: bumped start, rushed to press pace, gave way 1/4 pole

Merri Soul: tried to bear out first turn, steadied, well placed, no rally

Owners: 9--Joseph Musumarra; 5--Daniel A. Dufford; 6--Donald R. White; 7--Richard L. Golden; 2--Brushwood Stable; 1--Mary E. & G. L. West; 3--George P. Ruggeri; 8--Jon Wilkinson; 4--Moreton Binn

Trainers: 9-William W. Perry, 5-Daniel A. Dufford, 6-Donald R. White, 7-Linda Rice, 2-Michael J. Moran, 1-Malcolm Pierce, 3-Louis Albertrani, 8-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 4-Mark C. Perlsweig

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 5

Allowance - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards State Bred (NW2X) Six Furlongs on the Dirt

Purse: $27,500

Include/Plus: $5,500 (State breed)

Value of Race: $27,500 1st $16,500, 2nd $5,500, 3rd $3,300, 4th $1,375, 5th $275,
6th $275, 7th $275

Off at: 9:04 Start: Good for all

Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 Str Fin Odds

Minnies Mac (Wilson, R.) 118 L b 3-1/2 1-1/2 1-2 1- 4.10

Northern Sioux (Turner, T.G.) 114 L b 1- 2-1 1/2 2-1/2 2-2 1/4 1.60*

Notjustlately (Velez, Jr., J.A.) 118 L b 7 7 7 3-Nose 15.70

Grabtime Michael (Krone, J.A.) 120 L f 6-8 5-2 1/2 3-1 4-1 2.50

Driver (Ortiz, F.L.) 118 L bf 2- 4-1 1/2 4-2 1/2 5-2 1/4 4.90

Isle Be True Blue (Sanchez, Jr., 118 L bf 5-2 6-3 1/2 6-1/2 6- 30.70

Iron Zane (Santagata, N.) 118 L 4-2 1/2 3-1 5-1 1/2 7 9.90

Fractional Times: 22.32, 45.07, 57.57, , , 1:11.09

Winner: Minnies Mac - Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 1994

Pedigree: Aloha Prospector - Minnesota's Way, by Real Way

Breeder: James H. Maccornack in NJ

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Minnies Mac 10.20 4.20 3.80

Northern Sioux 3.80 3.20

Notjustlately 5.40

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 2-6-6 (3 correct) 541.20 5,773

Exacta 6-3 26.00 62,474

Trifecta 6-3-4 177.60 45,869

Pgm Comment

Minnies Mac: dueled, drew clear upper stretch, bore out stretch, all out

Northern Sioux: dueled between horses, dropped back upper stretch, bore out str.

Notjustlately: pinched back start, trailed, went 4 wide 1/4 pole, rallied

Grabtime Michael: slow early, 4 wide turn, no threat

Driver: dueled inside to turn, tired

Isle Be True Blue: outrun

Iron Zane: pressed pace 4 wide, tired 1/4 pole

Owners: 6--Donald S. Reeder; 3--Gerald F. Sleeter; 4--Richard K. Sinkler; 5--D. A. Fishman & A. J. Knapp, Jr.; 2--Deborah S. Bodner; 1--Dorothy Ann Conner; 7--Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling

Trainers: 6-Donald S. Reeder, 3-Gerald F. Sleeter, 4-Ronald S. Glorioso, 5-William D. Anderson, 2-Deborah S. Bodner, 1-Dorothy Ann Conner, 7-Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 6

Maiden Special Weight - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upward Fillies and Mares One Mile and One Sixteenth on the Turf

Purse: $18,000

Value of Race: $18,000 1st $10,800, 2nd $3,420, 3rd $1,980, 4th $720, 5th $180, 6th $180,
7th $180, 8th $180, 9th $180, 10th $180

Off at: 9:28 Start: Good for all

Track: Firm Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Odds

Wavering Style (Nelson, D.) 116 L f 6-1 1/2 6- 6-1/2 4-3 1-3/4 1.10*

Western Wind (Bravo, J.) 116 L 4- 4- 5-1 1/2 1-1/2 2- 10.20

Flammarion (Wilson, R.) 122 8-2 9-1 9- 5-3 3- 14.00

Tia's Halo (Santagata, N.) 122 b 7-1/2 7-1 2-1/2 2-1/2 4-2 1/4 11.70

Paradise River (Velez, Jr., J.A.) 122 L 5-2 1/2 3-1/2 4-1 1/2 3-1 1/2 5-7 1/4 4.30

Stardust Love (Butler, D.M.) 116 L f 10 10 10 7-3 1/2 6-3 1/4 52.20

Sweet Bayou Blues (Elliott, S.) 116 L f 9-2 8-1/2 7- 9-5 7-2 1/4 5.70

Bear Creek (Panas, D.A.) 116 L b 1-1 1/2 2-1 1/2 3- 8-1 1/2 8-2 175.50

Currently Pappa (Mojica, Jr., R.) 122 L f 2-1/2 1-1/2 1-1 6-1/2 9-14 1/4 69.20

Weekend Retreat (Turner, T.G.) 116 L b 3-1 1/2 5-2 1/2 8-1/2 10 10 7.10

Fractional Times: 23.12, 47.84, 1:12.98, 1:38.36, , 1:44.61

Winner: Wavering Style - Bay Filly, 1995

Pedigree: Wavering Monarch - Agitated Style, by Monteverdi (IRE)

Breeder: Oscar Penn in KY

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Wavering Style 4.20 3.20 2.60

Western Wind 9.40 6.40

Flammarion 6.20

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 9-6-3 (3 correct) 142.00 6,727

Exacta 3-4 39.00 84,196

Trifecta 3-4-2 241.40 83,900

Pgm Comment

Wavering Style: saved ground, steadied 2nd turn, angled out upper stretch, closed

Western Wind: stalked pace between horses, steadied 3/8 pole, rallied, led,game

Flammarion: unhurried early, steadied 2nd turn, 4 wide 1/4 pole, rallied

Tia's Halo: middle of pack, steady advance backstretch, bid 1/4 pole, hung

Paradise River: pressed pace inside, steadied 2nd turn, angled out, finished well

Stardust Love: trailed, steadied 2nd turn, angled out mid stretch, closed

Sweet Bayou Blues: unhurried early, 3 wide 2nd turn, no threat

Bear Creek: set pressured pace, gave way 2nd turn

Currently Pappa: dueled inside, drew clear 2nd turn, weakened upper stretch

Weekend Retreat: pressed pace, gave way 2nd turn, bumped 2nd turn

Owners: 3--A. Romito & Richard O'connell; 4--John A. Chandler; 2--Michael Burns; 9--Richard S. Nieminski; 1--Arthur I. Appleton; 7--Pally Racing Stable; 5--Rosemont Farm; 10--Scotchtown Farm; 6--Dorothea H. Daraio; 8--My Jo Lee Stable & Gregory Equine

Trainers: 3-Richard O'Connell, 4-John C. Kimmel, 2-John R. S. Fisher, 9-Richard Nieminski, 1-Robert W. Camac, 7-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 5-Jamie Woodington, 10-Ralph V. DeSanctis, 6-Ralph R. Riviezzo, 8-Anthony J. Sciametta, Jr.

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 7

Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old Fillies Six Furlongs on the Dirt

Minimum claiming price: $14,000 Maximum claiming price: $16,000

Purse: $11,000

Value of Race: $11,000 1st $6,600, 2nd $2,200, 3rd $1,210, 4th $550, 5th $110, 6th $110,
7th $110, 8th $110

Off at: 9:52 Start: Good for all but 5

Track: Fast Weather: Clear

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 Str Fin Odds

Baroness Rachael (Bravo, J.) 115 L 7-10 4-3 2-2 1/2 1-3 2.40*

Halo's Comet (Wilson, R.) 118 L bf 2-3 1-1/2 1- 2-4 1/4 2.70

Explisa (Beckner, D.V.) 118 L b 3- 3-2 1/2 4-2 1/2 3- 10.20

Jet Black (Santagata, N.) 115 L b 6-2 1/2 6-1/2 5-2 1/2 4-3 1/2 3.50

Resounding (Turner, T.G.) 114 L b 8 8 6-2 5- 5.40

Sporty Girl (King, Jr., E.L.) 115 L b 1- 2-2 3-2 6-3 1/4 6.70

Night Alarm (Rivera, Jr., L.D.) 115 L b 4-2 5-1 1/2 7-2 7-2 23.80

Proud Owney (Butler, D.M.) 111 L 5-1/2 7-3 8 8 69.80

Fractional Times: 21.82, 45.08, 58.08, , , 1:11.26

Winner: Baroness Rachael - Filly, 1995

Pedigree: Line In The Sand - Baroness Stutz, by Stutz Blackhawk

Breeder: in FL

Claiming Prices: Baroness Rachael: $16,000; Halo's Comet: $16,000; Explisa: $16,000; Jet Black: $16,000; Resounding: $14,000; Sporty Girl: $16,000; Night Alarm: $16,000; Proud Owney: $14,000

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Baroness Rachael 6.80 3.80 3.20

Halo's Comet 3.80 3.40

Explisa 3.80

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 6-3-4 (3 correct) 203.40 7,490

Exacta 4-2 22.40 65,527

Trifecta 4-2-6 128.60 54,373

Pgm Comment

Baroness Rachael: steadily advanced, rallied into backstretch, drew off mid stretch

Halo's Comet: dueled outside, led upper stretch, weakened mid stretch

Explisa: stalked pace, lacked late response

Jet Black: middle of pack, no rally

Resounding: lunged before start, dwelt stunned, passed tiring rivals

Sporty Girl: dueled inside, gave way upper stretch

Night Alarm: second flight 4 wide, tired

Proud Owney: middle of pack, 5 wide turn, outrun

Owners: 4--Edwin T. Broome; 2--Ghost Breeding; 6--Dennis Doherty; 3--Robert D. Rosenthal; 5--Seymour Cohn; 1--Joel Kligman; 8--Robert N. Caporella; 7--Ronald G. Targan

Trainers: 4-Edwin Thomas Broome, 2-Michael J. Trombetta, 6-Linda Rice, 3-Dominick A. Schettino, 5-George F. Gross, 1-Harry P. Jones, III, 8-John Fee, 7-Charles R. Harvatt

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 8

Allowance - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards State Bred (NW2X) One Mile on the Dirt

Purse: $27,500

Include/Plus: $5,500 (State breed)

Value of Race: $27,500 1st $16,500, 2nd $5,500, 3rd $3,025, 4th $1,375, 5th $275,
6th $275, 7th $275, 8th $275

Off at: 10:14 Start: Good for all

Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Fin Odds

Long a Coming (Santagata, N.) 118 L b 3-4 2-2 1/2 1-2 1/2 1-4 1-1 3/4 10.20

U. S. Gold (Bravo, J.) 114 L b 4- 5-4 1/2 3- 2-1 2-1 1/2 1.00*

First Husband (Keim-Bruno, P.) 118 L b 6-2 6-2 6-2 4-1 3-2 1/2 20.00

Dirty Harri (Turner, T.G.) 118 L b 8 7- 7-3 1/2 6-2 1/2 4-1 1/4 22.30

Spartan Legacy (Unsihuay, A.) 118 L b 5-3 1/2 4-1/2 4-2 1/2 3-1 5- 20.10

Prince Tierra (Ortiz, F.L.) 120 L b 7-1 1/2 8 8 8 6-5 22.30

Leo's Pal (Beckner, D.V.) 118 L b 1-1/2 1-1/2 2-1/2 5-1 7-1 5.80

Custody (Winnett, Jr., B.G.) 116 L b 2-2 3-1/2 5-1/2 7-1/2 8 2.20

Fractional Times: 23.08, 45.80, 1:10.49, , , 1:37.87

Winner: Long a Coming - Bay Gelding, 1993

Pedigree: Pappa Riccio - Toe Shoes, by Christopher R.

Breeder: Tom Premaza & Renee Premaza in NJ

Scratched Horses: Brazen Moves

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Long a Coming 22.40 7.00 5.20

U. S. Gold 2.80 2.80

First Husband 7.60

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 3-4-2 (3 correct) 624.00 7,190

Exacta 2-3 50.60 60,187

Trifecta 2-3-1 450.80 58,629

Pgm Comment

Long a Coming: angled out 3/8 pole, bid 1/2 pole, drew clear 2nd turn, driving

U. S. Gold: never far back, split horses 2nd turn, lacked late response

First Husband: slow early, rallied 3 wide 1/4 pole, split horses mid stretch

Dirty Harri: saved ground, mild rally

Spartan Legacy: 3 wide turns, bid 3/8 pole, no rally

Prince Tierra: dull effort, 4 wide 2nd turn

Leo's Pal: dueled, tired

Custody: dueled briefly, tired

Owners: 2--Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling; 3--Edwin Thomas Broome; 1--Anne H. Ellis & Hope Jones; 9--Polo Hill Farm; 8--Daniel Ljoka; 4--Menotti Lembo; 6--Raritan Stable; 5--Gerald F. Sleeter

Trainers: 2-Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling, 3-Edwin Thomas Broome, 1-Audrey Riker, 9-Michael J. Goswell, 8-Kimberly B. Swentkowski, 4-Manuel Berrios, 6-Dennis J. Manning, 5-Gerald F. Sleeter

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 9

Maiden Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards State Bred Six Furlongs on the Dirt

Claiming price: $10,000

Purse: $7,500

Include/Plus: $1,500 (State breed)

Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,500, 2nd $1,350, 3rd $750, 4th $300, 5th $75, 6th $75,
7th $75, 8th $75, 9th $75, 10th $75, 11th $75, 12th $75

Off at: 10:38 Start: Good for all but 2

Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm HorseName (Jockey) Wgt M/E PP SP 1/4 1/2 Str Fin Odds

Finest Talc (Vega, A.) 122 L b 5-1 4-2 3-2 1/2 1-1 1/4 7.70

Lord K (Krone, J.A.) 118 L b 10-1/2 6-1/2 4-1/2 2- 5.00

Color Me Silk (Panas, D.A.) 122 L bf 1-1 1/2 1-3 1-3 1/2 3- 0.80*

The Cassanater (Ortiz, F.L.) 122 L bf 3-1/2 2-1/2 2- 4-1 1/2 19.80

Just the Wind (Benites, J.) 111 L b 8-1/2 7-1 1/2 5-6 5-6 16.30

Banana River (Santagata, N.) 118 b 12 11 9-3 6-2 3/4 13.00

Wood Day (Sanchez, J.) 122 L b 4- 8-3 6-2 7-3/4 117.40

Move It (Winnett, Jr., B.G.) 118 M b 11-9 10-5 8- 8-1 54.70

Megan the Charmer (Rivera, Jr., L 118 L b 6-2 1/2 5-2 7-1/2 9-12 95.70

Bullets Dream (King, Jr., E.L.) 118 L 7-3 1/2 9-2 11 10-1 3/4 27.50

War Doctor (Sanchez, O.) 118 L 2-3 1/2 3-1 1/2 10-4 11 67.30

Dox Dandelion (Mojica, Jr., R.) 122 L f 9-3 1/2 12- 12- 12-DNF 7.00

Fractional Times: 22.33, 45.92, 58.94, , , 1:12.51

Winner: Finest Talc - Dark Bay or Brown Colt, 1994

Pedigree: Talc - Finest Colleen, by Son Ange

Breeder: Carlo De Thomasi in NJ

Claiming Prices: $10,000 (All horses)

Pgm Horse Win Place Show

Finest Talc 17.40 7.60 2.80

Lord K 5.40 2.60

Color Me Silk 2.40

Wager Type Winning Numbers Payoff Pool Carryover

Pick 3 4-2-4 (3 correct) 930.40 7,444

Daily Double 2-4 344.20 15,275

Exacta 4-10 115.40 68,918

Superfecta 4-10-1-6 1,570.50 27,222

Trifecta 4-10-1 321.20 67,890

Pgm Comment

Finest Talc: never far back, angled out 4 wide 1/4 pole, up 70 yards out

Lord K: slow early, rallied 4 wide 1/4 pole, finished well

Color Me Silk: rushed to lead, held clear lead mid stretch, gave way late

The Cassanater: second flight, rallied 3 wide turn, lacked late response

Just the Wind: angled in backstretch, mild rally

Banana River: pinched back start, saved ground, passed tiring rivals

Wood Day: forwardly placed, 4 wide turn, no rally

Move It: hit gate start, outrun

Megan the Charmer: middle of pack, 3 wide turn, no rally

Bullets Dream: middle of pack, steadied backstretch, 4 wide turn, no rally

War Doctor: pressed pace, gave way 1/4 pole

Dox Dandelion: broke down 1/2 pole, vanned off

Owners: 4--Carlo Dethomasi; 10--John Puggi; 1--Elinor Nappi & M. Berrios; 6--Fieldsteps Farm; 11--B. Garafolo & G. Menza; 7--M. V. Merola & N. C. Weiss; 5--Woodside Farm; 2--Augustus Dabroski; 9--Antoinette Merola Stable; 8--Linda Quattrone; 3--Robert F. Gilbert; 12--Benlot Racing Stable, Inc.

Trainers: 4-Cathal Lynch, 10-William E. McCarthy, 1-Manuel Berrios, 6-Patricia Farro, 11-Frank Costa, 7-Daniel Perlsweig, 5-Walter L. Medio, 2-Michael B. Smylie, 9-Vito Merola, 8-John C. Gross, 3-Joann Allen, 12-Andrea Gonzalez

Charts Provided by Equibase

Pgm	Horse	Win	Place	Show
	Quick Acquittal	8.00	4.00	2.40
	Ricochet Romantic		3.00	2.20
	Gray Lad			2.60

Wager Type	Winning Numbers	Payoff	Pool	Carryover
Exacta	2-7	23.80	47,896
Trifecta	2-7-8	95.80	31,657

Pgm	Comment
	Quick Acquittal: rushed to lead, drew clear upper stretch, driving
	Ricochet Romantic: slow early, angled out 3 wide 1/4 pole, finished well
	Gray Lad: slow early, rallied 5 wide 1/4 pole, mild rally
	Michele's Pie: slow early, angled out upper stretch, mild rally
	Honor the Night: bumped start, pressed pace 3 wide, gave way upper stretch
	Thunder Vows: bumped start, rushed to contention, lacked late response
	Danlin's Truth: bumped start, rushed to contention, weakened upper stretch
	Generous Ladd: ducked in start, pressed pace 4 wide, gave way 3/8 pole

Owners:	2--Runnin Horse Farms, Inc.; 7--Paul Liston; 8--John Puggi; 1--Antonino Mandara; 5--R. Bennett & G. Miller; 3--Seymour Cohn; 4--Patricia L. Bosley; 6--Dario A. Vasquez
Trainers:	2-Norman R. Pointer, 7-John Fee, 8-William E. McCarthy, 1-Elaine Ferri, 5-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 3-William D. Anderson, 4-Patricia Bosley, 6-Dario A. Vasquez

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 2
Maiden Special Weight - For Thoroughbred Two Year Olds State Bred Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Purse: $22,500
Include/Plus: $4,500 (State breed)
Value of Race: $22,500 1st $13,500, 2nd $4,500, 3rd $2,700, 4th $1,350, 5th $225, 6th $225
Off at: 7:54 Start: Good for all but 7
Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Deerhunt (Turner, T.G.)	118	L			1-2 1/2	1-2 1/2	1-2 1/2	1-3/4	36.30
	Zips Best (Krone, J.A.)	118	L f			2-	2-	2-1/2	2-1 1/4	0.70*
	Peppy'S Present (Beckner, D.V.)	118	L			5-6	4-4	3-1 1/2	3-3 1/4	1.70
	Capelli (King, Jr., E.L.)	118				3-2 1/2	3-1 1/2	4-4	4-3	25.70
	Highland Brigand (Velez, Jr., J.A	118	b			4-1 1/2	5-13	5-14	5-20 3/4	7.00
	Magical Mike (Pizarro, J.)	108	M b			6	6	6	6	9.80
Fractional Times: 22.40, 45.39, 57.63, , , 1:11.17

Winner:	Deerhunt - Bay Colt, 1996
Pedigree:	Deerhound - Survey, by Allen's Prospect
Breeder:	Y. Jerry Kolybabiuk in NJ
Scratched Horses:	Just Like Wind, Always A. E.

Pgm	Comment
	Deerhunt: rushed to lead, set pace in hand, won as rider pleased
	Zips Best: stalked pace in 3-path, no threat with late gain
	Peppy'S Present: bumped start, angled out turn, shied on inside mid stretch
	Capelli: stalked pace in 4-path, gave way upper stretch
	Highland Brigand: brief speed
	Magical Mike: ducked in start, taken up, trailed

Owners:	1--Freedom Acres; 4--Aedee Stable; 6--A I M Stable; 8--Jane Gilbert; 3--Colonial Farms; 7--Stanley Panco
Trainers:	1-George F. Gross, 4-George R. Handy, 6-Reynaldo H. Nobles, 8-Cynthia A. Reese, 3-J. Willard Thompson, 7-Carl J. Deville

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 3
Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upward Fillies and Mares Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Minimum claiming price: $16,000 Maximum claiming price: $20,000
Purse: $15,000
Value of Race: $15,000 1st $9,000, 2nd $3,000, 3rd $1,800, 4th $750, 5th $150, 6th $150, 7th $150
Off at: 8:18 Start: Good for all
Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Lady Moanna (Elliott, S.)	116	L bf			2-1/2	1-1/2	1-1/2	1-	4.50
	Po Po Au Pooh (Martinez, Jr., J.R	116	L bf			3-3	2-1	2-3	2-6	3.30
	Pure Halo (Krone, J.A.)	116	L bf			1-	3-3	3-2 1/2	3-	1.70*
	Georgia's Princess (Diaz, V.)	109	L b			6-2 1/2	4-	5-3 1/2	4-	23.10
	Screaming Luisa (Rivera, Jr., L.D	116	L b			5-1/2	5-2 1/2	4-	5-6 1/4	4.20
	Merry Mood (Santagata, N.)	116	L bf			4-1 1/2	6-4	6-6	6-13 3/4	4.20
	Gamine (Sanchez, O.)	113	L f			7	7	7	7	72.40
Fractional Times: 22.42, 45.26, 57.36, , , 1:10.45

Winner:	Lady Moanna - Bay Mare, 1993
Pedigree:	Allen's Prospect - Mumble Mumble, by Rock Talk
Breeder:	Barbara C. Graham in MD
Claiming Prices:	Lady Moanna: $20,000; Po Po Au Pooh: $20,000; Pure Halo: $20,000; Georgia's Princess: $18,000; Screaming Luisa: $20,000; Merry Mood: $20,000; Gamine: $16,000

Pgm	Comment
	Lady Moanna: dueled inside, prevailed long drive
	Po Po Au Pooh: dueled 3 wide to midturn, fought it out gamely to just miss
	Pure Halo: dueled between horses to midturn, weakened
	Georgia's Princess: slow early, rallied 4 wide 1/4 pole, no threat
	Screaming Luisa: slow early, rallied 5 wide 1/4 pole, no threat
	Merry Mood: second flight inside, no rally
	Gamine: trailed

Owners:	2--Philip Angelo; 7--David Tobio; 3--Joseph Federico; 6--George F. Gross; 5--Leonard Latorre; 1--Louis A. Filios; 4--Robert F. Gilbert
Trainers:	2-Charles Spina, 7-Faustino F. Ramos, 3-Paul Bonaventura, 6-George F. Gross, 5-Frank Costa, 1-John C. Gross, 4-Joann Allen

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 4
Maiden Special Weight - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upward Fillies and Mares One Mile and One Sixteenth on the Turf
Purse: $18,000
Value of Race: $18,000 1st $10,800, 2nd $3,420, 3rd $1,980, 4th $900, 5th $180, 6th $180, 7th $180, 8th $180, 9th $180
Off at: 8:41 Start: Good for all
Track: Firm Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Odds
	Smoke n' Mirrors (Elliott, S.)	116	L b			1-1 1/2	1-1/2	1-1 1/2	1-7	1-11 1/2	2.60
	Eluding Bird (King, Jr., E.L.)	116	L			9	9	9	5-	2-	8.10
	Tasso's Angel (Rivera, Jr., L.D.)	116	L b			2-	2-1 1/2	2-4	2-5	3-1/2	10.90
	Sky Reply (Beckner, D.V.)	116	L			7-1 1/2	7-2 1/2	6-2	3-1 1/2	4-1 1/2	8.40
	Safe Harbor (Molina, V.H.)	116				8-3 1/2	8-3 1/2	8-2	7-1 1/2	5-1	8.00
	Lady Salsera (Turner, T.G.)	116	M			6-1 1/2	6-1/2	7-1 1/2	6-1/2	6-3 1/4	2.20*
	Chief's Wild One (Krone, J.A.)	116	L b			5-2 1/2	5-1 1/2	5-2	4-	7-1 3/4	7.30
	Cake Walkin (Santagata, N.)	116	M b			3-1	3-2	3-1 1/2	9	8-1 1/2	13.60
	Merri Soul (Martinez, Jr., J.R.)	116	L b			4-1	4-2 1/2	4-1/2	8-1	9	43.10
Fractional Times: 23.70, 48.06, 1:11.76, 1:36.46, , 1:42.90

Winner:	Smoke n' Mirrors - Dark Bay or Brown Filly, 1995
Pedigree:	Crown Pleasure - Virgie's Dream, by Salem
Breeder:	Joe Musumarra in FL

Pgm	Comment
	Smoke n' Mirrors: set pressured pace, drew off 2nd turn, easily
	Eluding Bird: pinched back start, trailed to 1/4 pole, went 5 wide, rallied
	Tasso's Angel: bumped start, rushed to press pace, weakened 1/4 pole
	Sky Reply: pinched back start, saved ground, rallied
	Safe Harbor: showed nothing
	Lady Salsera: middle of pack, went wide upper stretch, no rally
	Chief's Wild One: middle of pack, no rally
	Cake Walkin: bumped start, rushed to press pace, gave way 1/4 pole
	Merri Soul: tried to bear out first turn, steadied, well placed, no rally

Owners:	9--Joseph Musumarra; 5--Daniel A. Dufford; 6--Donald R. White; 7--Richard L. Golden; 2--Brushwood Stable; 1--Mary E. & G. L. West; 3--George P. Ruggeri; 8--Jon Wilkinson; 4--Moreton Binn
Trainers:	9-William W. Perry, 5-Daniel A. Dufford, 6-Donald R. White, 7-Linda Rice, 2-Michael J. Moran, 1-Malcolm Pierce, 3-Louis Albertrani, 8-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 4-Mark C. Perlsweig

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 5
Allowance - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards State Bred (NW2X) Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Purse: $27,500
Include/Plus: $5,500 (State breed)
Value of Race: $27,500 1st $16,500, 2nd $5,500, 3rd $3,300, 4th $1,375, 5th $275, 6th $275, 7th $275
Off at: 9:04 Start: Good for all
Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Minnies Mac (Wilson, R.)	118	L b			3-1/2	1-1/2	1-2	1-	4.10
	Northern Sioux (Turner, T.G.)	114	L b			1-	2-1 1/2	2-1/2	2-2 1/4	1.60*
	Notjustlately (Velez, Jr., J.A.)	118	L b			7	7	7	3-Nose	15.70
	Grabtime Michael (Krone, J.A.)	120	L f			6-8	5-2 1/2	3-1	4-1	2.50
	Driver (Ortiz, F.L.)	118	L bf			2-	4-1 1/2	4-2 1/2	5-2 1/4	4.90
	Isle Be True Blue (Sanchez, Jr.,	118	L bf			5-2	6-3 1/2	6-1/2	6-	30.70
	Iron Zane (Santagata, N.)	118	L			4-2 1/2	3-1	5-1 1/2	7	9.90
Fractional Times: 22.32, 45.07, 57.57, , , 1:11.09

Winner:	Minnies Mac - Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 1994
Pedigree:	Aloha Prospector - Minnesota's Way, by Real Way
Breeder:	James H. Maccornack in NJ

Pgm	Comment
	Minnies Mac: dueled, drew clear upper stretch, bore out stretch, all out
	Northern Sioux: dueled between horses, dropped back upper stretch, bore out str.
	Notjustlately: pinched back start, trailed, went 4 wide 1/4 pole, rallied
	Grabtime Michael: slow early, 4 wide turn, no threat
	Driver: dueled inside to turn, tired
	Isle Be True Blue: outrun
	Iron Zane: pressed pace 4 wide, tired 1/4 pole

Owners:	6--Donald S. Reeder; 3--Gerald F. Sleeter; 4--Richard K. Sinkler; 5--D. A. Fishman & A. J. Knapp, Jr.; 2--Deborah S. Bodner; 1--Dorothy Ann Conner; 7--Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling
Trainers:	6-Donald S. Reeder, 3-Gerald F. Sleeter, 4-Ronald S. Glorioso, 5-William D. Anderson, 2-Deborah S. Bodner, 1-Dorothy Ann Conner, 7-Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling

Winner:	Wavering Style - Bay Filly, 1995
Pedigree:	Wavering Monarch - Agitated Style, by Monteverdi (IRE)
Breeder:	Oscar Penn in KY

Pgm	Comment
	Wavering Style: saved ground, steadied 2nd turn, angled out upper stretch, closed
	Western Wind: stalked pace between horses, steadied 3/8 pole, rallied, led,game
	Flammarion: unhurried early, steadied 2nd turn, 4 wide 1/4 pole, rallied
	Tia's Halo: middle of pack, steady advance backstretch, bid 1/4 pole, hung
	Paradise River: pressed pace inside, steadied 2nd turn, angled out, finished well
	Stardust Love: trailed, steadied 2nd turn, angled out mid stretch, closed
	Sweet Bayou Blues: unhurried early, 3 wide 2nd turn, no threat
	Bear Creek: set pressured pace, gave way 2nd turn
	Currently Pappa: dueled inside, drew clear 2nd turn, weakened upper stretch
	Weekend Retreat: pressed pace, gave way 2nd turn, bumped 2nd turn

Owners:	3--A. Romito & Richard O'connell; 4--John A. Chandler; 2--Michael Burns; 9--Richard S. Nieminski; 1--Arthur I. Appleton; 7--Pally Racing Stable; 5--Rosemont Farm; 10--Scotchtown Farm; 6--Dorothea H. Daraio; 8--My Jo Lee Stable & Gregory Equine
Trainers:	3-Richard O'Connell, 4-John C. Kimmel, 2-John R. S. Fisher, 9-Richard Nieminski, 1-Robert W. Camac, 7-Charles Carlesimo, Jr., 5-Jamie Woodington, 10-Ralph V. DeSanctis, 6-Ralph R. Riviezzo, 8-Anthony J. Sciametta, Jr.

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 7
Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old Fillies Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Minimum claiming price: $14,000 Maximum claiming price: $16,000
Purse: $11,000
Value of Race: $11,000 1st $6,600, 2nd $2,200, 3rd $1,210, 4th $550, 5th $110, 6th $110, 7th $110, 8th $110
Off at: 9:52 Start: Good for all but 5
Track: Fast Weather: Clear

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Baroness Rachael (Bravo, J.)	115	L			7-10	4-3	2-2 1/2	1-3	2.40*
	Halo's Comet (Wilson, R.)	118	L bf			2-3	1-1/2	1-	2-4 1/4	2.70
	Explisa (Beckner, D.V.)	118	L b			3-	3-2 1/2	4-2 1/2	3-	10.20
	Jet Black (Santagata, N.)	115	L b			6-2 1/2	6-1/2	5-2 1/2	4-3 1/2	3.50
	Resounding (Turner, T.G.)	114	L b			8	8	6-2	5-	5.40
	Sporty Girl (King, Jr., E.L.)	115	L b			1-	2-2	3-2	6-3 1/4	6.70
	Night Alarm (Rivera, Jr., L.D.)	115	L b			4-2	5-1 1/2	7-2	7-2	23.80
	Proud Owney (Butler, D.M.)	111	L			5-1/2	7-3	8	8	69.80
Fractional Times: 21.82, 45.08, 58.08, , , 1:11.26

Winner:	Baroness Rachael - Filly, 1995
Pedigree:	Line In The Sand - Baroness Stutz, by Stutz Blackhawk
Breeder:	in FL
Claiming Prices:	Baroness Rachael: $16,000; Halo's Comet: $16,000; Explisa: $16,000; Jet Black: $16,000; Resounding: $14,000; Sporty Girl: $16,000; Night Alarm: $16,000; Proud Owney: $14,000

Pgm	Comment
	Baroness Rachael: steadily advanced, rallied into backstretch, drew off mid stretch
	Halo's Comet: dueled outside, led upper stretch, weakened mid stretch
	Explisa: stalked pace, lacked late response
	Jet Black: middle of pack, no rally
	Resounding: lunged before start, dwelt stunned, passed tiring rivals
	Sporty Girl: dueled inside, gave way upper stretch
	Night Alarm: second flight 4 wide, tired
	Proud Owney: middle of pack, 5 wide turn, outrun

Owners:	4--Edwin T. Broome; 2--Ghost Breeding; 6--Dennis Doherty; 3--Robert D. Rosenthal; 5--Seymour Cohn; 1--Joel Kligman; 8--Robert N. Caporella; 7--Ronald G. Targan
Trainers:	4-Edwin Thomas Broome, 2-Michael J. Trombetta, 6-Linda Rice, 3-Dominick A. Schettino, 5-George F. Gross, 1-Harry P. Jones, III, 8-John Fee, 7-Charles R. Harvatt

Winner:	Long a Coming - Bay Gelding, 1993
Pedigree:	Pappa Riccio - Toe Shoes, by Christopher R.
Breeder:	Tom Premaza & Renee Premaza in NJ
Scratched Horses:	Brazen Moves

Pgm	Comment
	Long a Coming: angled out 3/8 pole, bid 1/2 pole, drew clear 2nd turn, driving
	U. S. Gold: never far back, split horses 2nd turn, lacked late response
	First Husband: slow early, rallied 3 wide 1/4 pole, split horses mid stretch
	Dirty Harri: saved ground, mild rally
	Spartan Legacy: 3 wide turns, bid 3/8 pole, no rally
	Prince Tierra: dull effort, 4 wide 2nd turn
	Leo's Pal: dueled, tired
	Custody: dueled briefly, tired

Owners:	2--Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling; 3--Edwin Thomas Broome; 1--Anne H. Ellis & Hope Jones; 9--Polo Hill Farm; 8--Daniel Ljoka; 4--Menotti Lembo; 6--Raritan Stable; 5--Gerald F. Sleeter
Trainers:	2-Cynthia Tomlinson-Kling, 3-Edwin Thomas Broome, 1-Audrey Riker, 9-Michael J. Goswell, 8-Kimberly B. Swentkowski, 4-Manuel Berrios, 6-Dennis J. Manning, 5-Gerald F. Sleeter

Meadowlands - September 30th, 1998 - Race 9
Maiden Claiming - For Thoroughbred Three Year Old and Upwards State Bred Six Furlongs on the Dirt
Claiming price: $10,000
Purse: $7,500
Include/Plus: $1,500 (State breed)
Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,500, 2nd $1,350, 3rd $750, 4th $300, 5th $75, 6th $75, 7th $75, 8th $75, 9th $75, 10th $75, 11th $75, 12th $75
Off at: 10:38 Start: Good for all but 2
Track: Fast Weather: Cloudy

Pgm	HorseName (Jockey)	Wgt	M/E	PP	SP	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Odds
	Finest Talc (Vega, A.)	122	L b			5-1	4-2	3-2 1/2	1-1 1/4	7.70
	Lord K (Krone, J.A.)	118	L b			10-1/2	6-1/2	4-1/2	2-	5.00
	Color Me Silk (Panas, D.A.)	122	L bf			1-1 1/2	1-3	1-3 1/2	3-	0.80*
	The Cassanater (Ortiz, F.L.)	122	L bf			3-1/2	2-1/2	2-	4-1 1/2	19.80
	Just the Wind (Benites, J.)	111	L b			8-1/2	7-1 1/2	5-6	5-6	16.30
	Banana River (Santagata, N.)	118	b			12	11	9-3	6-2 3/4	13.00
	Wood Day (Sanchez, J.)	122	L b			4-	8-3	6-2	7-3/4	117.40
	Move It (Winnett, Jr., B.G.)	118	M b			11-9	10-5	8-	8-1	54.70
	Megan the Charmer (Rivera, Jr., L	118	L b			6-2 1/2	5-2	7-1/2	9-12	95.70
	Bullets Dream (King, Jr., E.L.)	118	L			7-3 1/2	9-2	11	10-1 3/4	27.50
	War Doctor (Sanchez, O.)	118	L			2-3 1/2	3-1 1/2	10-4	11	67.30
	Dox Dandelion (Mojica, Jr., R.)	122	L f			9-3 1/2	12-	12-	12-DNF	7.00
Fractional Times: 22.33, 45.92, 58.94, , , 1:12.51

Winner:	Finest Talc - Dark Bay or Brown Colt, 1994
Pedigree:	Talc - Finest Colleen, by Son Ange
Breeder:	Carlo De Thomasi in NJ
Claiming Prices:	$10,000 (All horses)

Pgm	Comment
	Finest Talc: never far back, angled out 4 wide 1/4 pole, up 70 yards out
	Lord K: slow early, rallied 4 wide 1/4 pole, finished well
	Color Me Silk: rushed to lead, held clear lead mid stretch, gave way late
	The Cassanater: second flight, rallied 3 wide turn, lacked late response
	Just the Wind: angled in backstretch, mild rally
	Banana River: pinched back start, saved ground, passed tiring rivals
	Wood Day: forwardly placed, 4 wide turn, no rally
	Move It: hit gate start, outrun
	Megan the Charmer: middle of pack, 3 wide turn, no rally
	Bullets Dream: middle of pack, steadied backstretch, 4 wide turn, no rally
	War Doctor: pressed pace, gave way 1/4 pole
	Dox Dandelion: broke down 1/2 pole, vanned off

Owners:	4--Carlo Dethomasi; 10--John Puggi; 1--Elinor Nappi & M. Berrios; 6--Fieldsteps Farm; 11--B. Garafolo & G. Menza; 7--M. V. Merola & N. C. Weiss; 5--Woodside Farm; 2--Augustus Dabroski; 9--Antoinette Merola Stable; 8--Linda Quattrone; 3--Robert F. Gilbert; 12--Benlot Racing Stable, Inc.
Trainers:	4-Cathal Lynch, 10-William E. McCarthy, 1-Manuel Berrios, 6-Patricia Farro, 11-Frank Costa, 7-Daniel Perlsweig, 5-Walter L. Medio, 2-Michael B. Smylie, 9-Vito Merola, 8-John C. Gross, 3-Joann Allen, 12-Andrea Gonzalez