Upsetters Sweep New Holland Opener
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A talented cast of performers clashed in the opening leg of the New Holland Trotting Series during Monday’s 10-race card at Woodbine Mohawk Park, and it was upset city in leg one.
Itstimetogohome erupted for a 34-1 upset in his $30,000 division for the tandem of driver James MacDonald and trainer Carmen Auciello.
The five-year-old son of Creatine-Wake Up Susie got away sixth from Post 9 while Toccoa Falls (:28) and Shadrack
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Ritson went to the front and didn’t look back en route to posting a 1:53.3 triumph in the $30,000 second division for the duo of driver Scott Young and trainer Shawn Steacy.
The five-year-old son of Cantab Hall-Sheenas Shadow powered to the top from Post 3 and successfully sliced out splits of :27.4, :56.4 and 1:25.4 before sprinting home in :27.4 to win by 2-1/4 lengths over Dealin With Dewey. Taking home the show dough was El Toro Loco, who was fourth-placed-third.
Sent off at odds of 7-1, Ritson won for the first time this season from nine attempts for owners Mark Steacy, Hudson Standrdbrd Stb Inc, Dale Larson and Stephen Downey. The 10-time winner pushed his lifetime earnings to $286,404 with the win.
To view results for Monday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Monday Results –