Dave Little Shakes Up his Top 10 in Week 2 Road to the Meadowlands Pace
Thursday, May 12, 2022
The early stages of Dave Little’s “Road to The Meadowlands Pace” continue to be topsy-turvy, as Opening Week No.1 Early Action is now No. 2 after a sub-par qualifier. Opening Week No. 2 Hammering Hank is now No. 1 without yet having been on the track this season, while a pair of new names check in at No. 4 and No. 5 after winning Pennsylvania Sire Stakes races impressively.
| Rank | Horse
(Earnings – Mark) |
Driver, Trainer
Owner(s) |
Dave Little’s (and trainer’s) Comments |
| 1 |
Hammering Hank($283,218 – 1:51.1)
|
D. Dunn, B. Pelling3 Brothers Stables,Pelling Racing LLC, Rojan Stables
|
Takes over the top spot despite not having hit the track yet in 2022. Pelling: “He’s qualifying Tuesday [May 17] at Philly. He and Allywag [Hanover] trained quickly [Tuesday] and finished together. Hank is doing well now. He seems to be blooming.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-History RepeatsLast Race: 11/20/2021 – M1 – Governor’s Cup – 3rd (1:50.1) |
2 |
Early Action($442,817 – 1:49.4) |
B. Sears, J. HollowayVal D’Or Farms, Ted Gewertz |
After a second qualifier that Holloway deemed “disappointing”, Early Action will miss some time. Holloway: “He had an entrapped epiglottis, which shuts off the airway. He’s had surgery to correct it. A minor procedure. But he’ll be out for a few weeks. He’ll tell us when he’s ready to come back, but he should be fine for The Pace.”
Breeding: Huntsville-Fashion Katie Last Race: 5/6/2022 – M1 – Qualifier – 4th (1:52) |
3 |
I Did It Myway($138,658 – 1:50.3) |
T. Tetrick, T. AlagnaCountry Club Acres Inc.,Joe Sbrocco, Don Latore,Alagna And Fodera Racing |
Shoots up to No. 3 after a good-looking win in a qualifier at The Meadowlands. Alagna: “He’s doing great. Timmy [Tetrick] was very happy with him the other day. He’ll take this week off, then we’ll search for a race before heading into Pa Sire Stakes.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-Flyme To The MoonLast Race: 5/6/2022 – M1 – Qualifier – 1st (1:51.1) |
4 |
Greatest Ending($53,035 – 1:51.2) |
D. Palone, Dr. I. MooreReginald G. Petitpas |
Debuts in the Top 10 after scoring at The Meadows in wire-to-wire fashion. Dr. Moore looks for a second straight Meadowlands Pace win after taking last year’s edition with Lawless Shadow. Moore: “He’s had only six lifetime starts but was very impressive Saturday. He’s overcome a lot of adversity. He’s had bone chip surgery in both hocks and one ankle. And in the last few weeks, he’s had trouble tying up. But he’s OK now. I jogged him [Wednesday] and he was taking hold of me. He’ll take this week off.”Breeding: Somebeachsomewhere-Lady Be Great Last Race: 5/7/2022 – Mea – Pa Sire Stakes – 1st (1:51.2) |
5 |
All Or Nothing($73,289 – 1:51) |
S. Zeron, N. DeVitaJohn R. Cummins |
Unraced at 2, All Or Nothing has burst onto the scene with 4 wins in his first 5 lifetime starts, including a sparkler at The Meadows last week on the engine. The horse is not in this week. Zeron: “he’s been great all year and he was impressive again last week. He got injured at 2, but he’s come back well.”
Breeding: Always B Miki-Booya Beach Last Race: 5/7/2022 – Mea – Pa Sire Stakes – 1st (1:51) |
6 |
Market Based($222,990 – 1:50.4) |
A. McCarthy, N. TakterChuck Pompey, Edwin J. Gold,H And M Taylor Stable |
Broke early in his seasonal debut from a bad post at The Meadows but is entered to go right back in this Sunday at Pocono in Pa. All-Stars action. Takter: “he had post nine and he went a little fast on the turn. I’m not really concerned about it. He broke in the same exacta spot last year as a 2-year-old. We made some adjustments. Andy McCarthy will drive the horse this week with Dexter [Dunn] at the Confederation Cup.”
Breeding: Sweet Lou-Economy Terror Last Race: 5/7/2022 – Mea – Pa Sire Stakes – 9th (1:55.3) |
7 |
Mad Max Hanover($139,155 – 1:52.1) |
T. Tetrick, J. LeamonMarvin J. Rounick |
Has put three good lines on his card already this year, including a win at Philly and a second at The Meadowlands. Leamon: “He raced very well [Saturday at The Meadows]. The track was a little off and he threw in a little step in the last turn but had plenty of pace from there. He’ll be in the Pa All-Stars on Sunday.”
Breeding: Always B Miki-Mayhem Seelster Last Race: 5/7/2022 – Mea – Pa Sire Stakes – 3rd (1:51.4) |
8 |
Captain Cowboy($114,705 – 1:51.2) |
George Napolitano, Jr., A. SvanstedtAke Svanstedt, Little E LLC,PCW Racing LLC |
Second qualifier was good. Now, it’s go time on Sunday in the Pa All-Stars. Svanstedt: “It’s his first race of the year, so we want to be a little careful. He’s drawn post three for Sunday but it’s hard to say how George will drive the horse.”
Breeding: Captaintreacherous-Odds On LassomyhrtLast Race: 5/6/2022 – M1 – Qualifier – 3rd (1:51.4) |
9 |
Caviart Camden($84,635 – 1:48.3) |
Y. Gingras, T. AlagnaCaviart Farms |
1:48.3 pacer from a year ago was fourth in his qualifier. Alagna: “His first qualifier was really good. He was on the right line a little bit and we made an adjustment. He’ll qualify back Saturday. We have our eye on the New York Sire Stakes.”
Breeding: Huntsville-Caviart Christa Last Race: 5/6/2022 – M1 – Qualifier – 4th (1:52.4) |
10 |
Six Feet Apart($104,225 – 1:50.2)
|
D. Miller, B. BrownMichael Dean Robinson,Robert A. Mondillo, David A. Meola,Rich Lombardo Racing LLC |
Finished a good-looking second in Pa Stallion Series action and will go right back in the box and race in the Pa All-Stars on Sunday. Brown: “For his first start, it was good enough. He came first up down the backstretch. David [Miller] raced him as easy as he could, but he got beat by a better horse.”
Breeding: Sweet Lou-Ideal Love Last Race: 5/7/2022 – Mea – Pa Stallion Series – 2nd (1:52.2) |
MEADOWLANDS PACE ELIGIBLES IN CAPS – Supplements are permitted per the conditions of the race
| Date | Stakes | Site | Winner | Trainer | Driver | 2nd Horse | 3rd Horse | Time |
| 5/6 | Reynolds | YR | Jd | R. Schnittker | T. Buter | Pleaseletmeknow | LETMECALLYOUBACK | 1:53.2 |
| 5/7
5/7 |
Pa. Sire Stakes
Pa. Sire Stakes |
Mea
Mea |
ALL OR NOTHING
GREATEST ENDING |
N. DeVita
Dr. Ian Moore |
S. Zeron
D. Palone |
Arlo Hanover
NIGHT HAWK |
True Blue Lindy
MAD MAX HANOVER |
1:51
1:51.2 |
| 5/15 | Pa. All-Stars | PcD | ||||||
| 5/21 | WEG/SBOA Stakes | Wbsb | ||||||
| 5/30 | Pa. Sire Stakes | PcD | ||||||
| 6/4 | Somebeachsomewhere | Wbsb | ||||||
| 6/8 | Pa. Sire Stakes | Phl | ||||||
| 6/11 | N. America Cup Elim. | Wbsb | ||||||
| 6/18 | N. America Cup Final | Wbsb | ||||||
| 6/24 | Messenger Elim. | YR | ||||||
| 7/1 | Messenger Final | YR | ||||||
| 7/2 | Ontario SS Gold | Wbsb | ||||||
| 7/9 | Meadowlands Pace Elim. | M1 | ||||||
| 7/16 | Meadowlands Pace Final | M1 |
Track Conditions
Updated
11/16/2024
Fast
Variant:
44°F