Heavy 3-5 favourite Amigo De Grande went back-to-back in Woodbine Racetrack's $34,000 Preferred Trot after holding off second choice Slip Into Glide by a neck on Monday night.
Driven by Anthony MacDonald, Amigo De Grande left from post six and worked to the lead over Cool Guy and insider Watkins towards the first turn.
He continued to lead the eight-horse field past the quarter in :27.1 and half-mile mark in :56.3 before Slip Into Glide began his first over attack from fifth under the guidance of Mario Baillargeon.
Amigo De Grande maintained the lead past three-quarters in 1:25.3 and shook off Slip Into Glide into the stretch, but that rival gave one last surge as the wire approached. However, Amigo De Grande managed to hold on for the 1:55 victory, his fourth in nine seasonal starts. Watkins finished one length back in third.
Carmen Auciello trains the eight-year-old Amigo Hall gelding for the Denarben Stables of Thornhill, Ont. He paid $3.40 to win.
Amigo De Grande's 26th career victory boosted his bankroll over the $300,000 mark.
To view Monday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Monday Results - Woodbine Racetrack.