EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) β Trainer Jimmy Takter exudes confidence in his trio of trotters heading into the $1 million Hambletonian on Saturday at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
There is plenty of reason for optimism.
Takter sends out the first three choices in the famed stakes for 3-year-olds, starting with Father Patrick, the 4-5 favorite.
Should Father Patrick, the winner of 15 in a row, unexpectedly falter, Takter is well fortified with Trixton, the 7-2 second choice, and Nuncio at 9-2.
All that horsepower has Takter thinking big.
“I have the three best horses and I would be extremely disappointed if I don’t win the Hambletonian this year,” Takter said. “The Hambletonian is the biggest race in our sport and it’s something you work hard to win.”
