Showing no ill effects from a month’s layoff, Phoenix Warrior N outkicked Reggiano and captured the $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows on Saturday, June 30.
Trainer Scott Betts treated Phoenix Warrior N for a variety of minor ailments during his time off. The improvement showed as the eight-year-old Jeremes Jet-Never Walk Alone gelding peeled off cover into the final turn for Jim Pantaleano and nailed Reggiano by a half length in 1:50.2. Early leader Dapper Dude finished third.
Timothy Betts, Nicholas Catalano and Stephen Moss campaign Phoenix Warrior N, who lifted his career bankroll to $289,913.
Monday’s program at The Meadows features an $80,000 Pennsylvania Stallion Series stake for freshman filly trotters. First post is 1:05 p.m.
(With files from The Meadows)