Manofmanymissions, Broad Bahn win Hambo Elims
July 30, 2011EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Manofmanymissions and Broad Bahn won their eliminations in setting the field of 10 for next weekend's $1.5 million Hambletonian at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
Manofmanymissions covered the mile for 3-year-olds in 1:52 4-5 in posting the fastest winning time and advancing to the final of trotting's most prestigious race. Andy Miller was in the bike as the son of Yankee Glide wore down longshot Magnum Kosmos en route to a length victory. Pastor Stephen, Opening Night and Whiskey Tax also advanced out of the heat.
Broad Bahn led almost wire-to-wire in scoring a three-quarter length win over favored Chapter Seven in the $70,000 first division. George Brennan guided the son of Broadway Hall over the mile in 1:53. Fawkes, Whit and Luckycharm Hanover also advanced to the final.