Wheels On Fire's reign of the top class at Woodbine Mohawk Park was interrupted on Saturday night (Feb. 5) when The Greak Freak flew home to land a 17-1 blow and win the $36,000 Preferred Pace.
Uhtred took the lead to a :29.1 first quarter before Wheels On Fire, settling into second, circled to the lead entering the backstretch. Driver Chris Christoforou sat third with The Greak Freak to a :59 half and remained put while Points North and Jimmy Freight mounted bids overland to three-quarters in 1:27.2.
Off those slow fractions, the tempo quickened in the straightaway. Wheels On Fire held firm on the point as The Greak Freak came motoring to the outside with enough momentum to edge a neck in front of the O'Brien nominee in a 1:54.1 mile. Uhtred finished third and Poseidon Seelster rallied for fourth.
A five-year-old gelding by Captaintreacherous, The Greek Freak won his seventh race from 53 starts, pushing his earnings to $309,482. Desiree Jones trains the $37.50 winner for owner Gino Toscani.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click the following link: Saturday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park.