(WOODSTOCK, VA., 10/8/2016) —- Igotyourcrazy came outside from fifth in the final turn then passed all four front steppers late in the stretch en route to a thrilling conditioned race victory at Shenandoah Downs on Saturday. Reinsman Roger Plante Jr. directed the come from behind effort and with two wins on the day, pulled into a second place tie with Frank Milby in the driver standings with one day to go in the inaugural meet.
Igotyourcrazy was last at the half among the six horses competing but stayed within four lengths of the leader, Camturo Beach. Plante positioned the Del Richards Jr. trainee perfectly moving forward and was part of a four wide contingent coming out of the turn. The 7 year old Cam’s Card Shark gelding crossed in 2:00 4/5, 1 1/4 lengths over betting choice Sparkin Your Fire. The winner, out of Allamerican Raquel by Life Sign, won his 15th career start for owner Eric Decker of Milford, Delaware.
The meet’s leading driver and trainer each added another win to their category leading portfolios Saturday. Driver Tyler Shehan directed Whiskery to victory in the day’s finale and trainer Gerry Longo reached the winner’s circle with Caress of Steel earlier in the card. Shehan boosted his win total to 14, three ahead of Plante and Frank Milby, while Longo extended his lead among conditioners. Longo enters Sunday with nine triumphs while the next closest is Herman Hagerman with six.
Sunday’s final day of racing features a 13 race card, free admission and free $5 betting vouchers to all fans. Gates open at 11 AM and first post is at 1:00 PM
