Monday May 27 Recap

May 27, 2026

Soho Skyfella A (M. Merton) liked the inside post this week in the cards featured race the $9,000 Open Pace, the aged son of Sweet Lou put together 3 sub 28 second quarters and went wire to wire in a 3-length win in 1:53.1 – $6.60. Tahuya Handsome (J. Taggart Jr.) was second, with Lous The Attitude (T. Merton) getting up for the show spot. The winner is trained by Rob Harmon

Shane & Lauren Tritton showcased Precious Gemma who in her first lifetime start after a pair of qualifiers under her belt, the daughter of Sweet Low scored in 1:57.4 – $3.16 with Lauren Tritton in the bike. It wasn’t easy but Wicked Sport (J. Taggart Jr.) finally found the winner’s circle in a narrow win over Casino Chris in 2:00.3 for trainer Jenn Petrelli. Dropping out of the Open Class was much to KJ Hunter (J. Taggart Jr.) liking, his winning time today of 1:54.2 is his fastest win in over 2 years

The 1-9 favorite Bad Boy Too put in a sharp performance with a strong 6 length win in 1:54.1 -$2.10 with Ron Cushing in the bike for trainer Mckenzie Sowers, it was his second consecutive win and a season’s best mark. In next week’s program, the lines for Tin Cup Chalice will show 7 consecutive wins, again this afternoon the strapping son of Huntsville scored well in hand for Mike Merton in 1:54.1 -$2.10 for trainer Jared Bako.

Jim Taggart Jr & Jenn Petrelli teamed up for a pair of doubles early in the card with Wicked Sport & Great Bet, Jim Taggart Jr. led all drivers with a triple, Ron Cushing enjoyed a driving double

Wagering was strong this afternoon with a $57,955 per race average for a daily handle of $521,597