Marina Desbi Upsets In Alliance Series

Published: May 29, 2016 09:48 pm EDT

The Alliance Spring Series continued on Sunday afternoon (May 29) at Clinton Raceway with Marina Desbi pulling off an 11-1 upset in a division for $6,000 claiming filly and mare pacers.

Driven by Lorne House, Marina Desbi earned her first victory of the year in 1:59.4 after closing from fifth-place with a 29-second final quarter. The roan Shanghai Phil mare paid $24.40 to win in her series debut as the second-longest shot on the board. Anamazingdream Esa finished less than a length behind in second and Gorgiouseverytyme was third over the popular opening leg winner Missus Big.

Marina Desbi is owned by trainer Mary Paulic of Guelph, Ont., and Russell Ellis of Elmira, Ont.

To view Sunday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Sunday Results - Clinton Raceway.

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