Meadowlands: Rich And Miserable romps in Mr Muscleman Series final

Rich And Miserable remained one of the hottest 4-year-old trotters in training Saturday night, crushing a talented field in the $60,000 Mr Muscleman final at the Meadowlands.

The gelded son of Explosive Matter-Wishful Me, who has now won eight of his last nine starts, sat third early before moving uncovered to the lead at the three-eighths and settling on the point at the half in a rated 56 seconds. Driver Tim Tetrick asked for speed on the far turn, and Rich And Miserable delivered by opening up a three length advantage on JL Cruze at head of the stretch on the way to a safe two length win. Trolley rallied along the inside to get second. Early leader JL Cruze held third.

Tetrick had some appreciation for his horse – as well as his regular driver – who was not at the Big M Saturday.

“What a sweetheart (Rich And Miserable) is,” said Tetrick. “Jogged around in 1:51 1/5, 27 1/5 home with earplugs in. Thanks, Tyler (Buter).”

Rich And Miserable, who is trained by Todd Buter, returned $3.20 to win as the public choice. He’s now won nine-of-12 this year.

--press release (the Meadowlands)--