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On The Hambletonian Trail~July 31, 2010

Lucky Chucky ruins the ‘Holiday’

By Frank and Ray Cotolo

Getting an early spot in third, going first over and successfully putting away 4-5 choice Holiday Road, Lucky Chucky won the second Hambletonian elim at the Meadowlands on July 31. It was a lifetime-best mile of 1:53.1. 
  Lucky Chucky
                                     Lucky Chucky & John Campbell

"Holiday" looked for his third win in a row by trying to command the race as the leader but on a night when staying on top was a difficult task, he would not be able to hold off "Chucky," even though he went first over just before the 1:25.4 three-quarters.

Mystery Photo at 14-1 saved ground to close well and get a berth in the final by finishing third.

Chucky is trained by four-time Hambletonian winner Chuck Sylvester, who said he was so excited when his colt was chasing down Holiday he almost blacked out. "I thought when we got away in third he was going to have to race first over," Chuck said.

Campbell was very confident. He said, "I thought he was coming into the race well."

Holiday held for third.

Lucky Chucky is owned by SGS Partners, Perretti Racing Stables and Lindy Racing Stables.

 

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