FRANKLY MY DEAR WINS MEADOWS ARDEN DOWNS STAKE IN CAREER-BEST 1:55.1
By Evan Pattak For The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association
WASHINGTON, PA, July 9, 2021 — Frankly My Dear saved ground through three-quarters, then moved powerfully first over to capture Friday’s Ned McCarr, a $38,345 Arden Downs Grand Circuit Stake for 3-year-old filly trotters, at The Meadows.
Once Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. asked her for trot, the daughter of Southwind Frank-Temple Of Athena had little trouble overtaking May Karp and downing her by 2-1/4 lengths in a career-best 1:55.1. Dazzling Reign completed the ticket.
Wrenn said it was his plan to put Frankly My Dear in a spot where her brush could be most effective.
“Last time out in the Currier & Ives, she got in a bad spot,” he said. “She was on the right line, and it was a little tough to steer her in the last turn. Today, I just wanted to get away decent. She has one really good move, and I was able to use it. She’s a nice filly, but she’s more of a trip horse.”
Ron Burke trains the winner, who extended her career earnings to $137,458, for Burke Racing Stable, Knox Services, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby.
