On The Ridge was on top all the way in the $8,500 Preferred 3 Trot featured on Friday night's harness racing card at The Raceway at Western Fair District.
After trotting out from post six to establish the lead, On The Ridge set fractions of :29.1, 1:00.2 and 1:29.4 en route to a half-length victory in two minutes flat.
The six-year-old son of Kadabra was sent postward as the 9-2 third choice and returned $11.10 to win. Scene A Magician, the 8-5 favourite, claimed the runner-up role after overtaking 2-1 pocket-sitter Nebraska Jack in the stretch.
On The Ridge has kicked off the 2019 campaign with a three-for-four record.
Richard Carroll trains the career winner of 10 races and more than $81,000 while driver Garrett Rooney co-owns with Angela Carroll.
To view Friday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Friday Results - Western Fair District.