Like Old Times was much the best in Northfield Park’s feature race on Wednesday (May 27) as she romped to victory in the $17,500 Gin Blossom Series Final.
The sophomore filly is trained by Don McKirgan for owner Keith Ross of Bellefontaine, Ohio. Ronnie Wrenn Jr. was aboard for the winning drive.
Like Old Times (Chip Chip Hooray-Royal Two-Royal Troubador) began from post seven and was parked through the initial :28.3 and :58.4 fractions. She took the lead in the third panel and remained on top through times of 1:28.2 and 1:58.1. She was an uncontested four lengths in front at the wire. Completing the race were Es Mucho, Sammy De Vie, Guth, Lus Neely, Northern Cone, Mr Fix It Elwood, Treasure Volo and Sammy Sammy Sammy.
Wednesday’s win was Like Old Times’ fourth victory this season in five starts. It bolstered her career win tally to seven and her lifetime earnings to $91,105.
She was heavily favoured and returned $2.80 to win.
(With files from Northfield Park)