A full field of nine of the best pacing mares on the grounds lined up for the $16,000 Winners-Over distaff pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Tuesday, May 22, where Angel Or Terror proved she was the best of the bunch.
Driver Eddie Davis Jr. took Angel Or Terror off the gate and settled in fourth as Western Stepp bolted for the lead and soon clearing. After getting to the quarter in :26.1, Western Stepp had little pressure to deal with other than Shesgotthebeat who got parked and was floating on the rim third.
Campbell slowed the half to :55.1 before trying to get away from the pack in the third panel, timed in 1:23.1. Under heavy urging around the far turn, Western Stepp opened a two-length advantage and was looking like a winner at the head of the stretch. However, Angel Or Terror came off the pylons from third, tipped three-wide around Caviart Caterina and caught Western Stepp at the wire to win by a neck in 1:53.1.
Owned by Eric Prevost, who claimed her for $15,000 after her first Plainridge start on May 1, Angel Or Terror, returning $8.80 to win, registered her second 2018 win and a seasonal mark for trainer Elisha Lafreniere.
Racing resumes at Plainridge Park on Thursday, May 24 at 4 p.m., featuring a $3,363 Wicked Hi-5 carryover pool available in the sixth race.
(with files from Plainridge Park)