Scene A Magician went gate-to-wire to win the $13,000 Preferred Trot at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Monday (Dec. 26) afternoon.
Garrett Rooney was at the controls of betting favourite Scene A Magician for the card nightcap as they set the timer in panels of :28, :58.4 and 1:28.1 to the 1:58.4 final time at the wire. Sizzlen Hot Herbie (Natasha Day) finished second and Seven Iron (Travis Henry) was third.
Scene A Magician is an eight-year-old trotter by Daylon Magician and a winner of eight starts this season with $84,734. Jennifer Pinkerton owns and trains the winner of $343,311 lifetime.
Tyler Borth steered five of his mounts to victory on Monday's card including Esquire, Coronaonthebeach, Magnificent Seven, Playfull Elegance and Art Of Fire. After today's victories, Borth tied Travis Henry for the local dash-winning lead among drivers.
There was a Boxing Day record handle today at Western Fair with $617,282 wagered.
To view Monday's harness racing results, click the following link: Monday Results - The Raceway at the Western Fair District.