Century Farroh, Canada's 2020 Somebeachsomewhere Horse of the Year, rebounded off back-to-back runner-up performances at Scioto Downs’ top class on Saturday (May 22) to post a 1:49.4 victory in the $22,000 Open I Pace.
Driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. jetted the five-year-old Mach Three stallion to the point from post 8, hitting the first quarter in :26.3 while enduring first-over pressure from Havefaithinme N. That rival remained at Century Farroh’s side through a :54.4 half before retreating into the backstretch, where then Springsteen sprung three-wide for a final-turn blitz by three-quarters in 1:22.1. However Century Farroh proved ready for the speed test, turning away Springsteen into the stretch and coasting to a two-and-a-quarter length victory over pocket-sitter GD Western Joe. Rockin In Heaven finished third.
Owned by Ratchford Stable NS, Century Farroh won his 21st race from 45 starts, earning $1,447,925. Off the 7-5 favourite, the Dr. Ian Moore trainee paid $4.80 to win.