Plainridge: Big Skewy N equals track record

Big Skewy N shipped in to Plainridge Park from Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon (June 18) and tied the track record for aged pacing geldings after he scorched the track in 1:49 2/5 in the co-featured $20,000 Open Handicap pace for horses and geldings.

Big Skewy N (Drew Monti) got away sixth from post eight as Alex Having Fun (Bruce Ranger) took the lead past the 27 second opening quarter. Alex Having Fun then got to the half in 54 4/5, and Big Skewy N pulled first-over to get in the mix.

Alex Having Fun maintained a two length advantage as they motored past three-quarters, but Big Skewy N was rolling and making up ground. When they reached the top of the stretch, Big Skewy N drew alongside Alex Having Fun and the pair paced in unison. Monti raised the lines and let Big Skewy N do the rest and he won by one-quarter of a length.

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Big Skewy N ($24.40) is owned by Arrhythmic LLC. and is trained by Scott Blackler.

--press release (Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts)--