It was a feel-good night all around for Mayhem Hanover, who captured the Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society's (OSAS) 25th Anniversary Pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (Oct. 23).
Owned by long-time OSAS supporters Clay and Scott Horner, the four-year-old son of Sportswriter stepped to an early lead, posting a :27.4 opening quarter before relinquishing control to Wheels On Fire and Doug McNair as they neared the half. Then, utilizing the pocket trip through a middle-half clip of :55.4 and 1:24.1, pilot Sylvain Filion waited patiently for the pylon lane to open late before skimming through to capture the $30,000 race.
Finishing second was Wheels On Fire, while Sweet Diesel was third.
Mayhem Hanover won the 11th race of his career and paid $8.20 to win.
On hand to present the winning connections with a commemorative blanket was OSAS administrator Joanne Colville and wonderful OSAS volunteers Emma Christoforou, Jean and Tom Posthuma, Mary Christopher, Lindsay Jones, Dave Edwards, Deb O'Brien Moran, and proud adopters of retired standardbreds Kwik Mac and Howdy Partner Beth Mackin and Ian Crewe.
Every Standardbred track in Ontario has celebrated OSAS's 25th anniversary with a special race with the final event scheduled at Rideau Carleton on Oct. 28.
To learn more or to donate, visit osas.ca.
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To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park.