Quick Deal made short work of the second round of the Horse And Groom Series, scoring an easy 1:52.1 triumph over favoured Modern Family in Friday’s lone division at The Meadowlands.
Quick Deal, who made a break in round one of the series, made a backside brush forcing Modern Family to come first-over into strong fractions. Turning for home, Quick Deal powered away while Modern Family moved easily into second and those two trotted away from the field. The 1:52.1 final time was a new lifetime mark for Quick Deal.
In other action, N Y Yankees went a very quick mile, defeating favoured Southwind Jazmin in a sharp 1:51 in the Fillies and Mare A-2 Pace.
The A-1 Handicap Trot went to Opening Night, who powered home off cover to score in 1:54.3. The winner was driven to victory by John Campbell.
Despite another rough day weather-wise, with snow falling until late afternoon, the Meadowlands total handle posted another impressive night. The $2,769,161 wagered on the 11 race program marked an increase of 15 per cent from the same day in 2012.
Saturday’s 13-race card at The Meadowlands gets underway at 7:15 p.m.
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