Dontpokethedragon, whose 10-race winning streak came to an end with a third-place finish in the final preliminary of the Game Of Claims Series at Pocono Downs in Mohegan Pennsylvania seven days ago, made a remarkable comeback on Saturday, March 23. Despite facing challenging conditions, Dontpokethedragon triumphed in the $47,297 championship event for $3,3784 base-tag pacers, clocking 1:54.1.
This victory put Dontpokethedragon back in the lead for most wins in North America in 2024, tallying nine successes before the first quarter of the year concluded. Piloted by George Napolitano Jr., Dontpokethedragon navigated through a crowded field and adverse weather, seizing the lead near the three-quarters mark and ultimately holding off a strong challenge from Flashy Dude to win by a neck.
Owned by P T Stable and trained by Lou Pena, Dontpokethedragon proved his worth as a formidable contender, adding to his impressive seasonal earnings of $109,189. Marcus Miller's dominant performance earlier in the card secured him the leading driver title for the day, while anticipation builds for Monday's championship races at Pocono, featuring top contenders like Nob Hill Flash and Rock King Deo.