Oneknightledo makes the trip in Robert Geller Half-Century Classic Purse at Emerald Downs

Oneknightledo and Ricky Frazier continued their sensational seasons Friday evening with a nearly five-length victory in the $14,250 Robert Geller Half-Century Classic Purse at Emerald Downs.

August 1, 2009 1:25 am

Oneknightledo and Ricky Frazier continued their sensational seasons Friday evening with a nearly five-length victory in the $14,250 Robert Geller Half-Century Classic Purse at Emerald Downs.

The race honored the 50th birthday of the only track race announcer in Emerald Downs history. Geller watched from the winner’s circle as television host Joe Withee pinch-hit in the announcer’s booth.

Oneknightledo, with Frazier up on his fourth win of the night, led every step of the 6-½ furlongs for her third straight win at the meet. The 4-year-old Washington-bred filly by Slewdledo was timed in 1 minute, 16 seconds and paid $3.80, $3 and $2.10. Dan Kenney is the trainer for owners Candy Whiteford and Regan Bray

Perfect Finish, ridden by Jennifer Whitaker, was easily second best and paid $4.60 and $3.40. It was 3-¾ lengths back to Sheen Falls, Javier Matias riding, and a $2.80 show payoff. Mirror Pond and Sun City completed the order of finish. Janjen was scratched.

Oneknightledo earned $7,838 to bring her bankroll to $41,218. She has compiled a 6-0-1 mark from 14 starts, and she has won her last four races at Emerald Downs.

Frazier, meanwhile, maintained his torrid, record-breaking pace. The 45-year-old Arkansan native has 108 wins in 57 days and is on pace to win 172 races, a total that would shatter his own record of 157 wins set two years ago. Frazier has 37 multiple-win days, including one five-win day, five four-win days, 10 three-win days and 20 two-win days.

Track notes:

• In the co-featured $15,700 purse for 3-year-olds, Eighty Eight ($12) and Gallyn Mitchell power-housed to a 6 ½ -length victory in 1:15 4/5 for 6 ½ furlongs. It was the 19th victory of the season for Swag Stables (Keith Swagerty), just four wins off the track record of 23 wins by an owner set by West Ridge Ranch in 2003.

• Dan Kenney led the trainers with two wins.

• Howard Belvoir and Vann Belvoir each saddled a winner and remained tied for third place at 36 wins apiece.

• Laffit Pincay Jr. will be Joe Withee’s featured guest at 8 a.m. Saturday on the Win, Place Show on KJR Sports Radio 950.

• Pincay will be at Emerald Downs Aug. 15-16 for a book signing and to serve as honorary steward for the 74th running of the $300,000 Longacres Mile (GIII).

• First post is 2 p.m Saturday.