Plainridge: Nebbiolo cruises in Bunker Hill Trot

After moving with speed and decisiveness past the quarter, Nebbiolo (Captain Corey-Via Lattea IT) went on to score an impressive victory in the G3 $100,000 Bunker Hill Trot at Plainridge Park on Saturday (May 16) afternoon.

Nebbiolo (Sarah Svanstedt) settled in fourth off the gate while Who's Eyes Blues (Nick Graffam) and Create Escape (Jonathan Ahle) engaged in a skirmish to the quarter in a speedy 26 3/5. After Create Escape finally established the lead, Svanstedt pulled Nebbiolo and bolted to the front.

Nebbiolo had a two length lead at the half, but Who's Eyes Blues moved first-over and pushed the issue to three-quarters and around the last turn. But that last turn also saw Who's Eyes Blues make a break, leaving Nebbiolo with a three length advantage entering the stretch. Svanstedt kept him focused down the lane, and Nebbiolo trotted home unencumbered by three lengths to win in a lifetime-best 1:54 2/5.

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It was the first start and win of 2026 for the Hambletonian stake eligible Nebbiolo ($6.20), who is owned and bred by Knuttson Trotting and trained by Ake Svanstedt.

--press release (Plainridge)--