Ohrstrom, Valentine, Foley team up for thrilling maiden score; Who’s Counting, McDermott overpower field in handicap

A trio of National Steeplechase Association contests are on tap this week as the summer season continues.

Irv Naylor’s Howyabud, always well placed in the field of six, rallied turning for home and outfinished Holwood Stable’s Decisive Triumph

At Saratoga on Wednesday, a field of seven is expected to face NYRA starter Hector Soler in the Kiser, at 2 1/16 miles.

Project Two goes wire to wire in maiden hurdle; Pleasecallmeback avoids traffic, draws clear in maiden starter allowance