by Tim Bojarski, for the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts
Plainville, MA — Still Rollin N has been a solid competitor against the best pacers at Plainridge Park since the end of May and he capped off those efforts with a stellar win in the featured $25,000 Open Handicap (Aug. 10) pace on the strength of the mile of his life.
Matty Athearn got away fifth and watched three early lead changes that left Southpaw (Jimmy Whittemore) in control passing the :27 first quarter. Southpaw then backed down the half to :55 before Still Rollin N moved first-up in the breeze, forcing a quickened pace of 1:22.3 to three-quarters.
Positions remained unchanged through the final bend but at the top of the stretch, Still Rollin N imposed his will on the field as he pulled away by 1-1/2 lengths and won in 1:49.4, which was a new lifetime mark.
Still Rollin N ($11.20) is owned by his trainer, Amanda Kelley, in partnership with VIP Internet Stable.