Miller pushed the six-year-old Pinetucky harness racing mare off the wings to open a three-length lead over A Blue Million (Luke Hanners) before the quarter in :27.1.
The wayward Southernsunshine saw off the first challenges from Big Boys Edge (Sam Widger) and Sure Did (Jeremy Smith) at half in:57.3 and three-quarters in 1:26.1.
Southernsunshine sealed the deal with a:29.3 final quarter, recording the 1.5-length victory over Sure Did in 1:55.4.
Big Boys Edge defeated a fast-closing La Lolita (Josh Sutton) for the show spot.
SOUTHERN SUNSHINE REPEAT
It is the tenth victory in his career for Stacey Van Huizen’s trainee.
The winner is co-owned by John Stoll and breeder Claude Powers.
At the $15,000 conditioned pace, Gonzo was just that after seizing the lead before halftime and riding to a 1 ¾ length score.
Fully A Dragon (Marvin Luna) took off first and sprinted past the quarter mile in:27.1.
Driver Tyler Smith helped the eventual winner off the rail as the field passed the grandstand for the first time.
Gonezo led after halftime in:56.2 and three quarters in 1:23.3.
The gambler’s choice deflected the second attempt of the pocket seat Fully A Dragon, running the timer at 1:53.
Lick Creek Stock Farm owns the second son of Lazarus N.
Jace Sundeen trains the winner of two consecutive competitions.
Driver Jeremy Smith ended the evening with four victories.
Dayton Raceway continues its week of racing on Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 12) with a 14-race card.
For full race results, click here: American trotting results
By means of Jay Wolf for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway
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