Stag Party wins at Pocono!
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (August 15, 2026) — Stag Party was a convincing winner. Sent off the 0.60-1 favorite in a $15,000 claiming handicap pace at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania, the 10-year-old stallion, trained by Joe Pavia Jr. and driven by Brett Beckwith, came first over and won by 2 lengths in 1:50.2.
Starting from the middle of the field at post 5, he was third on the outside, 1¼ lengths back, at the first quarter (26.3), shown by the bubble, then took the lead by 1¼ at the half (54.2). He was 1½ clear at the three-quarters (1:22.1), 1¾ at the stretch call, and 2 at the wire, with a last quarter of 28.1.
Caviart Camden was second and Lou’s Beach third, both in 1:50.4. Stag Party paid $3.20 to win, and the $2 exacta (5-4) returned $9.80. He was claimed out of the race by Anthony Ventriglio of Manalapan, N.J.
Stag Party, by Bettor’s Delight out of My Lady Day, was bred by Frederick Hertrich III and was owned by John Whitig, Michael Rich, Jeffrey Hess and Pint Size Racing LLC.
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