Lord Cromwell reigns supreme in Dexter Cup; Lady Suffolk splits to top trainers

By Frank and Ray Cotolo

(H) denotes Hambletonian eligible

Sweeping to control midway around the final turn, Lord Cromwell kicked clear of his competition, drawing away by 5 lengths to win the $143,737 Dexter Cup on Saturday, May 6 at Freehold Raceway in 1:55, a track record.

Owned by Carolyn Atherton, trained by Edward Hart, and driven by John Campbell, Lord Cromwell, returning $3.60 to win, bested Gustavo Fring and Southwind Cobra (H-Muscle Hill).

Alongside the Dexter Cup, Freehold Raceway contested two divisions of the $73,700 Lady Suffolk.

Princess Aurora (H-Cantab Hall) cruised to a 1:57 win over Sparkle Plenty (H-Muscle Massive) and Royal Pinot in the first division. Owned by Marvin Katz and Al Libfeld, trained by Jimmy Takter, and driven by Yannick Gingras, she paid $2.60 to win.

Romancing Rachel (H-Muscle Hill) coasted to victory in the second division, winning in 1:57.3 over Celebrity Ruth and Southwind Prius. Owned by Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, and Howard Taylor, trained by Ron Burke, and driven by Yannick Gingras, she paid $5.80 to win.