It's a Romp in the Count B

With regular driver Rick Zeron at the controls, the son of Million Dollar Cam--Late Nite Out was taken off the early speed and watched as My Gift To You blasted out from post 10 to take the field past the first station in :27.

As the field straightened up toward the half, round one winner Herestopatrick made a quick move from fourth and took over the lead right at the half, in :55.2. At that point, Artists Rally came to the outside from fifth and moved up to challenge the pacesetter at the three-quarters, in 1:24.

Herestopatrick remained determined and fought off the first-over challenge, but then had to brace for Midnite Romp who had followed the outside flow to the top of the stretch. Once clear, Midnite Romp easily powered past Herestopatrick to win by 3-1/4 lengths.

Herestopatrick did manage to salvage the place spot, with gthe longshot Allamerican Motive finishing third. The winner returned $8.50 for the win. It was the third career victory for Midnite Romp, who had also tallied in last week’s second leg of the series for trainer David Gibson and owners David Goodrow Stable of Cambridge, Ont. and Glenn Tarver of Scarborough, Ont. (WEG)