A number of performers preparing for appearances next week were in action during the Friday (Nov. 5) qualifying session at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
In what could be his final effort for Team McNair, sophomore pacing colt Bettor Sun uncorked a 1:54.1 mile against a group predominantly comprised of sophomores for the co-fastest mile of the morning. The son of Sunshine Beach - Bettor Think Twice is co-owned by Gregg McNair along with Willow Oak Ranch of Rogersville, Tenn., but the name on the ownership could change as of next week as the six-time winner is entered in the 2021 Black Book Mixed Sale.
One race prior, two of the fillies slated to compete in the 2021 WEG SBOA Trot were noses apart on the line. L Dees Patrick (James MacDonald) picked off pacesetter Exemplar (Bob McClure) in the trotting session, timed in 1:56.2. Finishing third and fourth, respectively were Imextraspecial (Trevor Henry) and HP Mama B (Sylvain Filion), unstressed throughout but showing good trot late in the mile to finish three and a half lengths in arrears.
HP Mama B and Imextraspecial will join Doing It All, Hawaii, Midnight Miracle, P L Opportunity, Rubys Are Nice, Stonebridge Strong, Up And Ready and Wee Jill in the $144,825 WEG SBOA Filly Trot on Saturday (Nov. 13). The draw for this race and the pacing companion will take place next week.
To view the results from Friday's qualifying session, click the following link: Friday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park (Qualifiers).