Ell finds his perfect ‘Island’

At 0h45, on March 2, 2023 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Island Of The Sea was recovering from an injury when trainer Eric Ell bought the unraced pacer as a 2-year-old in May 2019. He was told that Island Of The Sea needed time but would make a nice horse if Ell did right by him.

So, Ell, who is best known for his work with Dan Patch Award-winning millionaire trotter JL Cruze, took a shot.

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