Race-favourite Traceur Hanover headed straight to the lead and led through a quick pace in progress to a 1:50 repeat win in the $34,000 Preferred Handicap on Saturday, April 6 at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
Driver Chris Christoforou floated the seven-year-old son of Western Ideal towards the lead, held by Physicallyinclined, through a :26.4 opening quarter. Traceur Hanover cleared control and continued the quick pace through a :54.1 half as Physicallyinclined edged off the rail to apply pressure rounding the final turn.
Traceur Hanover maintained his speed while prompted by Physicallyinclined through a 1:22.2 third quarter and turned for home a length better. Fancourt, inheriting the pocket, slipped into contention through the stretch and mounted a late bid after Traceur Hanover, but settled for second three-quarter lengths off the winner. Maroma Beach closed for third.
Owned by Richard Berthiaume, Traceur Hanover won his fourth race from nine starts this season and his 30th from 119 overall, earning $888,749. Benoit Baillargeon trains the $6.80 winner.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park.