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Ry’s Red Rocket takes it to the boys again

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Ry’s Red Rocket takes it to the boys again

Ry’s Red Rocket (Sunshine Beach) won her eighth harness racing season on Saturday (Nov. 26) at Cumberland. The 5-year-old mare turned a two-hole trip into pay dirt to win the $6,000 Open 3 Pace. Matty ‘Ice” Athearn was driven to victory by Mattson.

Ry's Red Rocket won the 19th race of her career. Hespoisedtopounce A won in 1:55.2. Woody's Cash Crop finished second and See You Friday was third. The Open 2 Pace was a jog through the park for Hes Poised Topounce.

Bruce Ranger won a hat trick. Matt Athearn, Aaron Hall and Kevin Switzer Jr. piloted a pair of winners. The program continues Sunday (Nov. 27) with ten races. Osprey Delta (9-2, Mike Stevenson) and A Blue Blood (5-1, Nick Graffam) are the favorites in the $6,000 Open 3-4 Trot.

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