With Dave McNeight III in the sulky, Headingforaruckus was unleashed from fifth at the half and rallied strongly down the middle of the racetrack to post the three-quarter length score in 1:58.4.
Second-place finisher Mythical Hall was headstrong coming to the half and set quick early fractions of :28 and :57.4 but came back to the field at the top stretch, yet dug in gamely to hold the place spot. Third-place finisher Glorious Winner gapped badly racing to the half but out-finished even-money favourite BZ Glide in deep stretch to complete the trifecta.
Headingforaruckus, a six-year-old altered son of Dream Vacation, raised his seasonal earnings to $31,237. This was his 12th career score. He’s owned by Dennis Robert Beaver and trained by Jim Graham. He paid $40.80.
(Batavia Downs)