Photo by Dean Gillette Customer Support and Jay Cross answered all questions in the $7,000 conditioned trot Saturday, May 30. The duo completed the month with a victory, timing the wire just right for the win by a nose in 1:55.0. Starting from post two, Customer Support had little early speed and got away in mid pack as Land of Freedom and Jordan Ross rallied from the center of the track and took over the top spot before the quarter in :27.4. Irresistible Son and Kyle Wilfong also left for the lead and took over after the quarter, settling in before the half in :57.2. Horses began to move to the outside from the back, but they were stalled, leaving space for the horses traveling along the inside path to get out at the head of the lane and gain some racing room. This group included Customer Support who made his way to the outside before kicking into gear for the stretch drive. Customer Support was so far back, he was out of the picture of the top horses closing in on the wire. He trotted his final quarter in :26.4 to hit the wire at the perfect time for the win by a nose over Land of Freedom. Dans Credit and Rick Plano held their ground inside for third. Customer Support paid $23.60 for the win. The five-year-old son of Dover Dan is part of the longtime connection of owner Ted Engel and trainer Dave White, who is based out of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Black Creek Farm and Hickory Hollow Stables bred and raised the gelding, who was purchased by Engel late in the second session of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale for $22,000. Customer Support is the second foal from the Cantab Hall mare Talkin Tootsie, who is a half sister to the tough racehorse Great Emancipator, a winner in 1:53.4 with nearly a half million on his card. The family has a three-year-old by Swan for All named Jabber Jaw and a four-year-old, also by Swan for All named Swanwayoranother that are both currently racing. Another trotter who stole the spotlight on the night is 2025 Trotter of the Year on to Norway. The now four-year-old Muscle Massive gelding trotted home to his 26 straight victory, staying a perfect three for three in 2026 in the co-featured $22,000 Open Trot. On To Norway and John DeLong took over after the quarter and held his rivals to his back, winning by one length over Ponda Jet and Kyle Wilfong in 1:51.4, just two ticks off his career best. Operator and Marcus Miller finished third. On to Norway paid $3.00 for the win. He is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Frank Baldachino, Black and White Stable, and Michael Rosenthal. Bennett Farms Inc. of Michigan bred and raised the gelding, who has been with the Ron Burke barn since last April and has not lost a race in over a year. In the co-featured Fillies and Mares Open Pace, last year’s divisional winner Can’ttouchthese and John DeLong scored the victory in 1:51.0, a final panel paced in :25.4. Goo Goo Won and Kyle Wilfong finished second over Fox Valley Lava and Brandon Bates for third. Can’ttouchthese, trained by Roger Welch, is a homebred daughter of JK Endofanera for William DeLong, Wm. Patrick DeLong, and Doug Riccolo. It was her first win of 2026 out of three tries after winning 11 races last year as a three-year-old.

Veteran gelding scores in three-horse photo

Sophomore pacer earns new lifetime mark

Photo by Dean Gillette Customer Support and Jay Cross answered all questions in the $7,000 conditioned trot Saturday, May 30. The duo completed the month with a victory, timing the wire just right for the win by a nose in 1:55.0. Starting from post two, Customer Support had little early speed and got away in mid pack as Land of Freedom and Jordan Ross rallied from the center of the track and took over the top spot before the quarter in :27.4. Irresistible Son and Kyle Wilfong also left for the lead and took over after the quarter, settling in before the half in :57.2. Horses began to move to the outside from the back, but they were stalled, leaving space for the horses traveling along the inside path to get out at the head of the lane and gain some racing room. This group included Customer Support who made his way to the outside before kicking into gear for the stretch drive. Customer Support was so far back, he was out of the picture of the top horses closing in on the wire. He trotted his final quarter in :26.4 to hit the wire at the perfect time for the win by a nose over Land of Freedom. Dans Credit and Rick Plano held their ground inside for third. Customer Support paid $23.60 for the win. The five-year-old son of Dover Dan is part of the longtime connection of owner Ted Engel and trainer Dave White, who is based out of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Black Creek Farm and Hickory Hollow Stables bred and raised the gelding, who was purchased by Engel late in the second session of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale for $22,000. Customer Support is the second foal from the Cantab Hall mare Talkin Tootsie, who is a half sister to the tough racehorse Great Emancipator, a winner in 1:53.4 with nearly a half million on his card. The family has a three-year-old by Swan for All named Jabber Jaw and a four-year-old, also by Swan for All named Swanwayoranother that are both currently racing. Another trotter who stole the spotlight on the night is 2025 Trotter of the Year on to Norway. The now four-year-old Muscle Massive gelding trotted home to his 26 straight victory, staying a perfect three for three in 2026 in the co-featured $22,000 Open Trot. On To Norway and John DeLong took over after the quarter and held his rivals to his back, winning by one length over Ponda Jet and Kyle Wilfong in 1:51.4, just two ticks off his career best. Operator and Marcus Miller finished third. On to Norway paid $3.00 for the win. He is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Frank Baldachino, Black and White Stable, and Michael Rosenthal. Bennett Farms Inc. of Michigan bred and raised the gelding, who has been with the Ron Burke barn since last April and has not lost a race in over a year. In the co-featured Fillies and Mares Open Pace, last year’s divisional winner Can’ttouchthese and John DeLong scored the victory in 1:51.0, a final panel paced in :25.4. Goo Goo Won and Kyle Wilfong finished second over Fox Valley Lava and Brandon Bates for third. Can’ttouchthese, trained by Roger Welch, is a homebred daughter of JK Endofanera for William DeLong, Wm. Patrick DeLong, and Doug Riccolo. It was her first win of 2026 out of three tries after winning 11 races last year as a three-year-old.

Photo by Dean Gillette Customer Support and Jay Cross answered all questions in the $7,000 conditioned trot Saturday, May 30. The duo completed the month with a victory, timing the wire just right for the win by a nose in 1:55.0. Starting from post two, Customer Support had little early speed and got away in mid pack as Land of Freedom and Jordan Ross rallied from the center of the track and took over the top spot before the quarter in :27.4. Irresistible Son and Kyle Wilfong also left for the lead and took over after the quarter, settling in before the half in :57.2. Horses began to move to the outside from the back, but they were stalled, leaving space for the horses traveling along the inside path to get out at the head of the lane and gain some racing room. This group included Customer Support who made his way to the outside before kicking into gear for the stretch drive. Customer Support was so far back, he was out of the picture of the top horses closing in on the wire. He trotted his final quarter in :26.4 to hit the wire at the perfect time for the win by a nose over Land of Freedom. Dans Credit and Rick Plano held their ground inside for third. Customer Support paid $23.60 for the win. The five-year-old son of Dover Dan is part of the longtime connection of owner Ted Engel and trainer Dave White, who is based out of the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Black Creek Farm and Hickory Hollow Stables bred and raised the gelding, who was purchased by Engel late in the second session of the Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale for $22,000. Customer Support is the second foal from the Cantab Hall mare Talkin Tootsie, who is a half sister to the tough racehorse Great Emancipator, a winner in 1:53.4 with nearly a half million on his card. The family has a three-year-old by Swan for All named Jabber Jaw and a four-year-old, also by Swan for All named Swanwayoranother that are both currently racing. Another trotter who stole the spotlight on the night is 2025 Trotter of the Year on to Norway. The now four-year-old Muscle Massive gelding trotted home to his 26 straight victory, staying a perfect three for three in 2026 in the co-featured $22,000 Open Trot. On To Norway and John DeLong took over after the quarter and held his rivals to his back, winning by one length over Ponda Jet and Kyle Wilfong in 1:51.4, just two ticks off his career best. Operator and Marcus Miller finished third. On to Norway paid $3.00 for the win. He is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Frank Baldachino, Black and White Stable, and Michael Rosenthal. Bennett Farms Inc. of Michigan bred and raised the gelding, who has been with the Ron Burke barn since last April and has not lost a race in over a year. In the co-featured Fillies and Mares Open Pace, last year’s divisional winner Can’ttouchthese and John DeLong scored the victory in 1:51.0, a final panel paced in :25.4. Goo Goo Won and Kyle Wilfong finished second over Fox Valley Lava and Brandon Bates for third. Can’ttouchthese, trained by Roger Welch, is a homebred daughter of JK Endofanera for William DeLong, Wm. Patrick DeLong, and Doug Riccolo. It was her first win of 2026 out of three tries after winning 11 races last year as a three-year-old.

Veteran gelding scores in three-horse photo

Sophomore pacer earns new lifetime mark