Bruce Smith Memorial

As I walked onto the track to record the return of Tom Maior, winner of the Bruce Smith, I passed by the groom, and offered a congratulations to her. She informed me that she had worked almost nine years for Bruce and was beaming with pride at having escorted a winner of a race named in Bruce's honor. With the help of Sue Walsh I was later able to identify her as Susie Foley, a long time groom, and a "credit to her profession"  

Susie Foley leads Tom Maior to the paddock

Tom Maior, the winner of the race, has been making his presence known in New England since coming here from South Florida. In his last start, The Sam McCracken Handicap, Tom was able to catch Slippery Gator at the line. Today, Tom grabbed the lead at the top of the stretch and then was able to hold off the outside assault of the fast closing Silent Thunder. With back-to-back stakes wins Tom Maior has a solid shot at  Older Turf Male honors  in New England this year.

Proud connections in the Winner's Circle

The Mom's Command

With Sweet Samantha on the farm Suffolk's premiere race for two-year-old fillies turned into a showdown between Jill's Layup and Ritzy Dame.  The two battled in the early going and were even at the top of the stretch, where Jill's Layup surged ahead and went on to an easy six length victory. More coverage of Jill's Layup and owner Edward Stone on the Mass Bred Page.  

Taylor Hole guides Jill's Layup to victory

The Anthony DeSpirito

Massachusetts Bred youngsters continued to impress as the Lori Lockhart trained Mr. Meso drew off in the stretch to a three length victory over favorite Wellfleet. Mr. Meso, recorded his third  win in four starts, the Despirito being his first stakes win. Mr Meso was ridden by Winston Thompson and is owned by Laurine Barreira

Mr Meso and Winston Thompson

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