J’s Handsome Fana makes it two straight at new venue

In her first 16 races at Tampa Bay Downs and Presque Isle, J’s Handsome Fana won twice. Since moving to Mahoning Valley last month, she has already doubled that number.

After winning by 5 3/4 lengths on Dec. 18, the 4-year-old daughter of Handsome Mike made it two straight for jockey Erik Barbaran yesterday, scoring by 3 1/4 lengths at a flat mile. Barbaran settled her in the second flight early and waited until nearing the stop of the stretch before letting her loose and she barreled past the field to win with authority and collect the $6,180 winner’s check.