Freddy Scooter, Robin I Scoot capture Sire Stakes leg splits

May 10, 2008

FreddyScooter, driven by Brad Hanners, raced down the stretch to win the second leg of the Indiana Sires Stakes Friday, May 9, at Hoosier Park. The lightly raced sophomore gave sire I Scoot Hanover a sweep in the three-year-old colt and gelding pacing division as Robin I Scoot won the other division of the event.

Racing out of the gate, Rocknroll Band, guided by Don Irvine Jr., dashed out to take the lead with Blueridge Finance, managed by Jim Shelton, and FreddyScooter fast approaching. Reaching the quarter-mile mark in :27.3, FreddyScooter held a small lead over Rocknroll Band and Blueridge Finance.

Nearing the half-way mark in a time of :57.4, Rocknroll Band regained the lead from FreddyScooter, with Topville Dynamic, controlled by Ricky Macomber Jr., trailing in third. At the three-quarter mile mark in a time of 1:27.1, Rocknroll Band still was in control of first place, with FreddyScooter and Topville Dynamic rounding out the top three.

In the stretch, Rocknroll Band held the lead with FreddyScooter fast approaching. With the finish in sight, FreddyScooter took sole possession of first to earn the win by two lengths in a time of 1:55.1. Race favorite Unrecognized Saint, driven by Trace Tetrick, and Blueridge Finance finished second and third, respectively.

With the win, FreddyScooter picked up his first victory of the year. Owned and trained by Steve Brannan, FreddyScooter has earned over $48,000 in his lifetime. For his latest effort, he returned $8.80, $6.80, and $4.00.

In the second Sire Stakes division, Robin I Scoot, scores his third straight riumph in 1:53.4.

Andy�s Z Tam and driver Don Eash were first out of the gate. Clapifuc Bluegrass with Brad Hanners in the bike and Skyway Rocket with Neil Coleman at the controls followed in line behind. Robin I Scoot and Don Irvine Jr. came charging between horses to get into position.

After traffic had cleared at the quarter-mile mark in :26.2, Robin I Scoot made his move and took over the lead. Andy�s Z Tam moved into the pocket seat behind the favorite. Skyway Rocket was the first to challenge at the halfway mark, but did not have enough to take the lead and remained behind Robin I Scoot.

Robin I Scoot led the way into the stretch. Getting a tap from Don Irvine Jr., he opened up to over four lengths ahead of the field and crossed under the wire by 5 1/4 lengths before the rest of the competition. Andy�s Z Tam held his position for second and Clapifuc Bluegrass came in third.

The victory counted as the fourth win and third consecutive win for the freshman champion, Robin I Scoot, who is owned by Dan Perdue of Greenville, Ohio and Shady Lane Meadows of Grabill, Ind. Perdue is also the trainer. (Hoosier Park)

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