Apex Wins Hambletonian in Record Time
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Apex Wins Hambletonian in Record Time

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Apex secured victory in the $1 million Hambletonian Stakes at the Meadowlands on Saturday, defeating Big Ranger by a narrow margin. The win marked a first-time achievement for both trainer Marcus Melander and driver Dexter Dunn in America’s Trotting Classic.

The 3-year-old trotter Apex finished the race in 1:49.2, setting a new stakes record for the Hambletonian. He edged out favorite Big Ranger by just a nose in a thrilling finish. The $1 million event took place at the Meadowlands racetrack.

This win holds particular significance for Marcus Melander, who had previously finished second in the Hambletonian four times, including three of the past four years.

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