May 11, 2021, by Chris Tully, for First Tracks Cumberland

Cumberland, ME — Maine icon Bruce Ranger scored in 1:56h with Sarah’s Lilly to cap off a driving triple under sunny skies on Cumberland’s first Tuesday card.

Sarah’s Lilly and Bruce Ranger scored in 1:56 at Cumberland Tuesday. Chris Tully photo.

The $6,000 Fillies and Mares Winners Over Pace saw the 5-year-old mare by He’s Gorgeous pace to a wire-to-wire romp. The victory also gave the mare’s trainer Ben Merrill three trips to the winner’s circle, where Ben and his wife Lauren also celebrated their wedding anniversary.

Sarah’s Lilly was bred by Irwin Kaplan and is owned by Moo Coo Inc. (Ellen and Irwin Kaplan). She paid $5.20 to win.

It was opening day all over again for Webmaster Hanover who won the first race on Saturday and came back just three days later and won again, taking a new seasonal mark of 1:57.1h. The 6-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere was driven by Drew Campbell for trainer Brian Lamb and owner Mona Dodd.

Bred by the sport’s leading nursery, Hanover Shoe Farms, Webmaster Hanover paid $8.60 to win.

Several teamsters enjoyed driving doubles on the nine-race card, including Heath Campbell and McGwire Sowers, the 21-year-old up-and-comer who has set up shop in Maine following a successful run at Monticello.

Racing from Cumberland continues Wednesday (May 12), first post 4:15 p.m. For more information go to our website firsttrackscumberland.com and follow us on Facebook at @FirstTracksCumberland.