Posted on September 6, 2026 by PHHA for Harrah ‘s Philadelphia
TROTTING COLTS AND GELDINGS
The Captain Corey gelding Geologic went to early command, yielded for the pocket, backed out behind the first-over around the far turn, and finished strongly to win in 1:52.1, equaling his mark and only one-fifth off the track record.
Favorite Geologic trotted home a three-length winner to secure the championship. Grace Zimmers photo
There was no shortage of front-end action during challenging splits of:26.4, :54.2, and 1:22.4, with Fineline Hanover making an uncovered bid for the fourth lead change of the race. But there was one more change to come, with Geologic able to swing out from the pocket, first two-wide behind him then three-wide for the drive home to be the fresh horse to the wire. Paul Kelley is the trainer of the winner of four of his last six for Go For Glory Stable LLC, Matthew Lamont, Paul Kelley Racing Stable, and VIP Internet Stable LLC.