'Amethyst' Rallies For Upset Win
Odds On Amethyst found himself in the role of the spoiler in Monday evening’s feature trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park thanks to his come from behind tally in a $28,000 conditioned event.
Heavily favoured Royal Witch stepped to the front and got away with facile fractions of :29.4 and :58.4 in the opening half, but she was then pressed hard around the final turn by On The Ropes.
Those two battled to the three-quarter pole in 1:26.1, with Odds On Amethyst riding cover from second over for trainer/driver Pat Hudon. Royal Witch put away On The Ropes, but she couldn’t fend off the late-rushing Odds On Amethyst who powered home in :27.3 to win by 2-1/2 lengths over B Yoyo in 1:54.2. Royal Witch weakened late and settled for third.
Hudon shares ownership on the nine-year-old son of Muscle Hill-Mystical Sunshine with William Cripps, Charles Gazzola and Adam Kean. The former O’Brien Award winner notched the 35th win of his career while pushing his career cash stash to $672,462.
To view results for Monday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Monday Results – Woodbine Mohawk Park.