Buffalo Raceway opens before an enthusiastic crowd
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - by Sam Pendolino, for Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY --- With above normal temperatures, and a blanket giveaway, a large enthusiastic crowd welcomed the trotters and pacers back to Buffalo Raceway for its 71st season of live harness racing at the Hamburg oval.
Driver Dan Noble stole the show as he piloted six horses to the winners’ circle, which included both featured races.
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| Real Joy gave Dan Noble one of his six wins |
Trained by Ron Van Wagoner, it was the 15th lifetime win for Real Joy and the $5,500 winner’s share of the purse put her lifetime earnings over $100,000.
In the $8,500 Fillies and Mares Open II, MS Michelle D ($17.80) made a strong backside brush with Noble in the bike en route to a 1-3/4 length win for owners James M. and Joseph R. Dunn. It was the 24th lifetime win for the 9-year-old Camluck mare trained by James Dunn.
Noble’s other winners were, Shoe In ($7.90), Make Me Late ($8.00), King OTRA ($3.90), and Square John ($7.40).
Racing will resume on Friday, Jan. 11 at 6:40 p.m., eastern.
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