Weather delayed it and scratches damaged it, but Dream On thrived in the G3 Penn Mile all the same, winning by a length Friday at Penn National.
The twice-delayed Grade 3 Penn Mile is set for June 27 and is headlined by Grade 1 winner Zulu Kingdom for trainer Chad Brown.
The Grade 3 Penn Mile, originally scheduled for May 30 but pushed back for three weeks, now will be delayed to June 27 because of weather issues.
Penn National will delay its Penn Mile card stakes, while Delaware Park will postpone the Cape Henlopen in the face of persistent rains.
Friday evening’s Penn Mile has attracted a dozen runners, including seven stakes winners, for Penn National’s biggest day of the year.
Friday’s Penn Mile night handle at Penn National shattered the track record, set on the event last year.
Frankie (Dettori) went to Hollywood (Casino at Penn National Race Course) and left with the money, winning both the G3 Penn Mile and Penn Oaks.
Friday’s Grade 3 Penn Mile features seven stakes winners, topped by Trikari, last out winner of the G2 American Turf.
Penn National kicks off its 2024 season Jan. 10 and will race fewer days this year spread out among three meets, resulting in higher purses.
Favored Major Dude overcame trouble at a critical moment to run down Behind Enemy Lines to win Friday’s Grade 2 Penn Mile.