Vernon Downs played host to four divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for sophomore pacing colts and geldings on a special Father’s Day Sunday matinee (June 19).
Pleaseletmeknow gave driver Matt Kakaley, trainer Travis Alexander and owner/breeder Fiddlers Creek Stables LLC their second significant stakes victory of the month at Yonkers Raceway by taking Friday night s $150,000 MGM Springfield Stakes final for two-year-old male pacers in 1:54.3.
A stablemate to MGM Grand Messenger Stakes champion American Courage, Pleaseletmeknow showed early speed from post seven and was able to tuck into the third position while Silverstone (George Brennan) blasted to the lead and carved out opening-half fractions of :27.2 and :56.1.
Kakaley had Pleaseletmeknow out and on the move first-over as the rookies raced towards the 1:25 three-quarters, with Thebiznes Bluechip (Jordan Stratton) picking up the cover to sit second-over. Pleaseletmeknow would move up to engage Silverstone on the last turn, with Thebiznes Bluechip firing three-wide, and by the time they turned for home, Pleaseletmeknow had taken over the top spot.
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Pleaseletmeknow, Gone Before Dawn, and Letmecallyouback were victorious in the three $25,000 MGM Springfield Stakes eliminations for two-year-old colt and gelding pacers that took place on Friday night at Yonkers Raceway.
Brought to you by the same connections that won the MGM Grand Messenger Stakes final with American Courage - owner/breeder Fiddlers Creek Stables LLC., trainer Travis Alexander, and driver Matt Kakaley, Pleaseletmeknow raced in second behind Silverstone (George Brennan) through fractions of :27.4, :57, and 1:25 in the opening elimination, then went by that rival in the lane on his way to a 1-1/2 length decision in 1:54.1. Silverstone held second over American Artist K (Jason Bartlett).