Mr. Pine Chip has drawn post three in one of two $100,000 Hambletonian eliminations at the Meadowlands Saturday, July 29, with the 3-year-old colt trotter the pre-race favorite among the 13 horses entered. Reigning divisional champ Chocolatier, coming off a break in the Dancer final that was won by Mr. Pine Chip, has drawn post five in the other elim.
The top five in each elimination will return for the $1.5 million Hambletonian final Saturday, Aug. 5. Here is the complete draw for the two Hambletonian eliminations:
1st elimination
1 Here Comes Herbie
2 Berto Primo
3 Race Fan
4 RC Royalty
5 Chocolatier
6 Capetown Hall
7 Ira K
2nd elimination
1 Global Glide
2 Glidemaster
3 Mr. Pine Chip
4 Macdeen Star
5 Blue Mac Lad
6 Algiers Hall