Imprincessgemma A reigned supreme at Buffalo Raceway on a rainy Wednesday afternoon (April 3) by securing a narrow win over the determined Summer Slash in the $18,919 Open Pace for the fillies and mares.
Imprincessgemma A (Billy Davis Jr.) wasted no time in taking the lead on the fast track, setting the pace with fractions of 29.2, 58.3, and 1:27.1.
At that point, it became a close race between two horses, with Summer Slash (Ray Fisher Jr.) catching up to Imprincessgemma A as they approached the final stretch. The two individuals remained neck and neck, but Imprincessgemma A never relinquished the lead and held on for a close victory. Summer Slash ended up in second place, while Magical Mistress, ridden by Kevin Cummings, took third.
Under the ownership of Elite Harness Racing LLC and trained by Shawn McDonough, the 10-year-old daughter of Village Jolt and Melody Stride secured her second victory out of eight races this season. In 2024, Imprincessgemma A successfully increased her bankroll to $26,487, and over her lifetime, she has accumulated an impressive $616,027.
With a masterful performance, driver Billy Davis Jr. ensured that the trip from Northfield Park for the afternoon race was well worth it. He skillfully guided Imprincessgemma A to a remarkable victory, paying an unexpected $27.60. He ended the day on a high note, securing a triple by winning on Century Grizzly and also notching a victory on Traffic Citation.