The Meadows
The Meadows: Lunar dominant in Tom Kirwan Memorial Pace final
Chris Gooden Lunar didn't make a pari-mutuel start as a 2-year-old but is five-for-five so far at age 3
Lunar was otherworldly again Friday at The Meadows, demolishing the field by 7 3/4 lengths in capturing the $23,000 championship of the Tom Kirwan Memorial Pace for sophomore colts and geldings, completing a series sweep and stretching his career unbeaten streak to five.
Hammered down to 1-9, Lunar grabbed the early lead for Ronnie Wrenn Jr. but was shuffled slightly to third before making his move at the half. He opened up a six length lead at the three-quarters and cruised home under wraps in 1:52 3/5. Manholmes and Louie completed the ticket.
Ron Burke trains the Sweet Lou-Crescent City gelding for Burke Racing Stable, Phillip Collura, Knox Services, and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby.
--press release (The Meadows)--