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PETERSBURG — Matthew Avenatti claimed three victories while Jamaica Patton, Issac Love, Connor Prather and Wyatt Avenatti were winners in two harness races at the Menard County Fair Thursday.<\/p>\n

M. Avenatti opened with a victory in Race Three, the ISA 2-Year-Old Colt Pace. Avenatti guided Cowboy Carter to the win in 2:04 4\/5.<\/p>\n

Avenatti’s second win came in the ISA 3-Year-Old Filly Pace, First Division. Fox Valley Reba claimed the victory in 2:00 3\/5.<\/p>\n

His third victory in the sulky came in the final race of the day, the 2 & 3-Year-Old Open Pace Race. Avenatti guided Fox Valley Endzone to victory in 1:58 1\/5.<\/p>\n

Jamica Patton, Issac Love, Connor Prather and Wyatt Avenatti were two-time winners on the day.<\/p>\n

Patton also trained two of his winners, Dee’s Lucky Star and Samantha Lou while Tanner Saltsgiver trained Fox Valley Reba and Fox Valley Endzone who picked up wins.<\/p>\n

Menard County Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harness Racing Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Race One<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Pace, First Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Dee’s Lucky Star (Jamaica Patton), 2. Shopping Party (Charles Arthur), 3. Homestead Vengence (Jordan Patton), 4. In A Blink (Connor Prather), 5. Dashing Val (Freddie Patton Jr.), 6. Diamond Ring (Wyatt Avenatti)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :30 4\/5, 1:03, 1:35, 2:05.<\/p>\n

Race Two<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Pace, Second Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Roses And Perls (Issac Love), 2. Onemorebb (Jerome Daniels), 3. Miss Kattikat (Jordan Patton), 4. Unhandy Amby (Wyatt Avenatti), 5. Deba Roo (Connor Prather)<\/p>\n

Time –<\/strong>– :30, 1:00 4\/5, 1:32, 2:02 4\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Three<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Colt Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Cowboy Carter (Matthew Avenatti), 2. Dazzle Me Now (Wyatt Avenatti), 3. One R Renolds (Connor Prather), 4. Justatadblue (Aaron Martin), 5. Roll Dee Dice (Mike Cox), Skunkalicious (Jordan Patton)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :31 1\/5, 1:05, 1:34 4\/5, 2:04 4\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Four<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Trot, First Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Samantha Lou (Jamaica Patton), 2. Zionsmilescreation (Freddie Patton Jr.), 3. Lousiren (Mike Brink), 4. Kays The Boss (Wyatt Avenatti), 5. Grc Mandy (Jerome Daniels)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :32 2\/5, 1:08 1\/5, 1:40 3\/5, 2:09 3\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Five<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Filly Trot, Second Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. G Lucky Gem (Charles Arthur), 2. Our Irish Rhodes (Chris Brown), 3. Mound Station (Aaron Martin), 4. Maple Grove Sophie (Mike Cox)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :32, 1:05, 1:37 1\/5, 2:10.<\/p>\n

Race Six<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Colt Trot, First Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Johny Hawkinsville (Curt Grummel), 2. Gdmoney (Michael Rogers), 3. Greedy Gangster (Aaron Martin), 4. Yf Good Credit (Jerome Daniels)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :33 1\/5, 1:06 4\/5, 1:38, 2:08 3\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Seven<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 2-Year-Old Colt Trot, Second Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Rolex Complex (Connor Prather), 2. Elperfect Credit (Wyatt Avenatti), 3. Milkshake (Jamaica Patton), 4 Lous Recruit (Jordan Patton), 5. CI Bonfire (Jerome Daniels)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :32 3\/5, 1:04 2\/5, 1:35 1\/5, 2:05 2\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Eight<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Filly Pace, First Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Fox Valley Reba (Matthew Avenatti), 2. League Of Her Own (Wyatt Avenatti), 3. Super Sage (Freddie Patton Jr.), 4. Fox Valley Jo Jo (Marcus Detweiler)<\/p>\n

Scratched —<\/strong> Fox Valley Polaris<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :30 4\/5, 1:01 3\/5, 1:31 2\/5, 2:00 3\/5.<\/p>\n

Race Nine<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Filly Pace, Second Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Fox Valley Barbie (Wyatt Avenatti), 2. San Antonio Storm (Connor Prather), 3. Tornado Cat (Jordan Patton), 4. Cupid’s Dragon (Larry Plank<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :28 :57 3\/5, 1:27 1\/5, 1:57 1\/5.<\/p>\n

Race 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Colt Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Incredible Stevie (Freddie Patton Jr.), 2. Smonthmsomestars (Wyatt Avenatti), 3. Conagher (Connor Prather), 4. Gothic Thunder (Larry Plank), 5. Drill Baby Drill (Marcus Detweiler), 4. Jazz Party (Mike Cox), 5. Trailerpark Trevor (Micahel Rogers)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> : 28 4\/5, :57 3\/5, 1:26 2\/5, 1:55 2\/5.<\/p>\n

Race 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Filly Trot, First Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Do Better Dez (Jason Detweiler), 2. Gj’s Moxie Star (Aaron Martin), 3. No Flies On Me (Mike Cox), 4. Lous Madison (Michael Rogers)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :32 2\/5, 1:03 3\/5, 1:34 3\/5, 2:05 3\/5.<\/p>\n

Race 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Filly Trot, Second Division<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Princess Babe Lrs (Wyatt Avenatti), 2. Chknlitesandchrome (Cole Prather), 3. Bills Are Due Lou (Jordan Patton), 4. Sunburnt Senorita (Curt Grummel), 5. Aproaching Annawan (Jacob Roedl)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :31 3\/5, 1:03 2\/5, 1:34 2\/5, 2:03.<\/p>\n

Race 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

ISA 3-Year-Old Colt Trot<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Lou’s Tru Lou (Issac Love), 2. Woodsideacres Dirk (Marcus Detwiler), 3. Class Comedian (Freddie Patton Jr.), 4. Fox Valley Pride (Aaron Martin), 5. Lous Lottery (Jordan Patton)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :30 4\/5, 1:01 1\/5, 1:32, 2:01 1\/5.<\/p>\n

Race 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 & 3-Year-Old Open Pace<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Fox Valley Endzone (Matthew Avenatti), 2. Rockin Vicki (Jordan Patton), 3. Itsmrflossintime (Jamaica Patton), 4. Allora (Jawaunya Nash)<\/p>\n

Time —<\/strong> :31, 1:00 2\/5, 1:29 3\/5, 1:58 1\/5.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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