Tribbett Racing's Layton Hanover sustained an extended first-over grind before withstanding a pair of late challenges en route to a 1:51.3 win in the $16,901 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway on Monday, Oct. 27.

In line to Roger Plante Jr., Layton Hanover landed in fourth behind a :26.3 first quarter before commencing his uncovered ascent upto the leading Winbak Willy T (Lucas Myers) approaching the :54.4 half. Those two duelled past three-quarters in 1:22.3 before Layton Hanover seized the lead turning for home and the six-year-old Captaintreacherous-Livin Life gelding narrowly held off a pair of closers in runner-up R N B Band (Trae Porter) and third-place finisher A Major Attitude (Justin Walters) to score his second consecutive win.

Andrew Fulton trains Layton Hanover, who paid $4.60 to win as the 6-5 favourite while recording his 23rd career victory.

Eric Davis led all drivers with four wins on the 13-race card.

Live harness racing returns to Rosecroft on Thursday, Oct. 30 with first post at 7:15 p.m.

(With files from Rosecroft Raceway)