Handsome Mike gelding took a van ride and won his 2nd race

With just one victory to show for 26 starts in South Florida for owner/breeder Joel W. Sainer and trainer Dave Braddy, Took a Cab took a van ride north to Parx Racing for new owners DDEH Stable and John M. Rodriguez. The move proved to be just what the 3-year-old son of Handsome Mike needed, making his initial effort a winning one in Pennsylvania yesterday.

Luis Rivera contributed a picture-perfect ride aboard the gelding, settling in on the rail just behind the leaders racing up the backstretch, and making a strong three-wide move on the turn after a half in :45.3. From there, Took a Cab cruised to his second victory by 2 1/2 lengths, clocked in 1:11.08 for six furlongs. He paid $12, matched by a $12,000 check for his new owners.

Took a Cab is now 2-4-8 in 27 tries with earnings of $60,700 and is Handsome Mike’s 15th winner this year.