On Monday (Aug. 22), the final leg of the New York Sire Stakes will take place at Monticello Raceway. Four out of the five top point leaders in the division are in. Going to post are 11 two-year-old pacing colts. They were split into two divisions: a six-horse field racing for $52,500 and a five-horse contest worth $51,500.
The top point leader in the division is American Fling (PP6). The son of American Ideal, pictured above winning at Tioga, reeled off four straight wins in New York Sire Stakes competition and has banked $139,000 in seven starts for trainer Eddie Hart. He will be driven by Jason Bartlett. Brian Sears will drive Duval Street starting from the rail; he has NYSS wins at Vernon Downs (1:53.1) and Yonkers (1:57.4). The son of Huntsville is trained by Nifty Norman.
Its A Me Mario (PP2) has been installed the morning line favourite in the second division for driver Lauren Tritton. The son of American Ideal is looking to shed his role as bridesmaid as he has finished second three times this season. He is owned by Steve Heimbecker and trained by Shane Tritton. Bandito Joe (PP4) scored a NYSS win at Yonkers in 1:54.4. The son of American Ideal is trained by Travis Alexander, and Jordan Stratton will drive.
Also on the card are two $15,000 splits of Excelsior A’s and one $6,500 Excelsior B event for $6,500. First post time is 12:10 p.m.
(Monticello)