After disappointing as the favourite while finishing second in last week’s top class for distaffers, Hottieonthehorizon bounced back and rallied to take home top prize in Thursday’s $10,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Fraser Downs.
Trainer/driver Kelly Hoerdt worked out a dreamy, two-hole trip for Hottieonthehorizon, who sat behind Mrs Suhwiggins through fractions of :28.1, :58.3 and 1:26.3.
Hoerdt found a clear lane in the late going and Hottieonthehorizon sprinted home in :28.2 to win by three-quarters of a length over longshot Whatineedisaman in 1:55.1. Even-money favourite Mrs Suhwiggins had to settle for the show dough in the five-mare affair.
Leslie Godlien and Richard Lancaster share ownership on the five-year-old daughter of Vertical Horizon-As Hot As Promised. The victory was her 10th of the season and the 25th of her career. The $5,000 payday bumped her overall earnings to $221,888.
To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Fraser Downs.