Trevor Henry put the pedal to the metal early with Acceptable Risk in Monday’s $12,000 Preferred 2 Pace at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, and once the veteran cleared it was game over
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Acceptable Risk, who left from Post 4, darted to the top and sliced out splits of :28.2, :58.4 and 1:27.2 before using a :28.4 kicker to win by 2-3/4 lengths over Just Crowned in a time of 1:56.1. Third prize went to War Boots in the eight-horse affair.
Trainer Dave Morrissey of Ailsa Craig shares ownership on the classy campaigner with Dan McCann and William Woodburn of Parkhill, Ont. The nine-year-old son of Intrepid Seelster-Southernbound Lady improved his 2012 record to 2-3-4 in 12 tries with the win, and he pushed his lifetime win total to 48 in the process. The lion’s share of the purse helped push his overall cash stash to $707,143.
Driver Trevor Henry added to his lead in the drivers’ standings at the London half-miler thanks to a three-win day at the office, but the hottest hands of the 12-race card belonged to J.R. Plante. He finished the card with four trips to victory lane.
To view results for Monday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Monday Results – The Raceway at the Western Fair District.