–press release (Yonkers)–
In the final flight 2021 MGM Borgata Pacing Series champion This Is The Plan (Gingras) went to the front in a 27 2/5 quarter, and while This Is The Plan was still in command at the 56 4/5 half, 2022 series hero Funatthebeach N (Stratton) was moving uncovered after going first-up on the second turn.
This Is The Plan and Funatthebeach N were fully locked in a clash prior to the 1:24 three-quarters, but Funatthebeach N wore This Is The Plan down past that point, cleared, and was able to drop down to the rail. That left Whats Stanley Got A and driver George Brennan first-over, but despite losing cover, Whats Stanley Got A didn’t lose interest. He sustained his bid around the final bend, vaulted around Funatthebeach N in the stretch and went on to tally by a length and a quarter in 1:52. Funatthebeach N was a valiant second, and I Did It Myway (Tetrick), the 4-5 favorite, had to settle for third.
Trainer Cory Stratton sent out Whats Stanley Got A, an 8-year-old gelding by Heston Blue Chip who picked up his 14th career victory and has now put away $218,019, for owners VIP Internet Stable LLC. and Stratton Stable Inc. Whats Stanley Got A, who paid $17.60 to win as a 7-1 offering, keyed a $115.50 exacta and a $228.50 trifecta.