The aptly named Reign Supreme did just that as he and driver Daryl Thiessen went on the attack first-over en route to the victory in the $11,000 Preferred 2 Pace on Monday, Aug. 18 at Grand River Raceway.

Tabbed as the 3-1 second choice from post two, Thiessen settled Reign Supreme along the cones in fourth early while Harborlite Ambrose (Austin Sorrie) raced outside JMR Speak Away (J Harris) on the lead through a quick opening quarter of :26.2. As soon as Harborlite Ambrose cleared, he faced immediate pressure from Ideal Perception (Anthony Haughan), who powered to the lead before reaching the half in :55. Once on the backstretch, Reign Supreme took his shot, moving alongside the leader first-over at three-quarters in 1:24.2.

Reign Supreme and Ideal Perception raced nose-to-nose around the final turn before Reign Supreme gained a short advantage at the top of the stretch. Harborlite Ambrose moved up the passing lane into second but could not reach Reign Supreme, who secured the victory by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:52.4. JMR Speak Away finished third as the 7-5 favourite. 

Zach Carroll owns, trains and also bred the winning five-year-old gelded son of Control The Moment-Amulet Seelster with Karen Carroll. Reign Supreme has won three of nine starts on the year, and 10 times for his career while banking $180,891 lifetime. 

To view Monday's harness racing results, click the following link: Monday Results - Grand River Raceway. 

(Standardbred Canada)