It was a Super Moon night at Hanover Raceway. However, the moon didn’t affect J Harris.
The Dundas, Ont. native had three wins, three seconds and a third on the 10-race card. Harris started off his winning streak driving Excellence to victory in Race 3 for owner Susan Downey of St. George, Ont. in 1:57.1. Harris also won Race 8 with Blazing Shot for Tom Gallant of Caledon East, Ont. in 2:00.3, and finished his hat-trick in Race 9 with Victoria for owner Dominic Dicicco of London, Ont. in 1:57.4.
Saturday night was also Week 2 of the Country 93 Survivor Contest. Close to 70 contestants took part with nine of them picking a horse that finished in the money in four races in a row.
The qualifiers for the Survivor final on August 9 are:
- Bill Johnston of Wingham
- Dan Border of Owen Sound
- Ann Wilson of Markdale
- Norma Breadner of Owen Sound
- Shelley Johnston of Flesherton
- Scott Davis of Owen Sound
- Joe Allison of Kincardine
- Kim Mahon of Owen Sound
- Bruce Patchell of Hanover
They join the six survivors from Week 1. However, everyone has two more opportunities to qualify over the next two Saturdays.
Saturday, July 19 is 92.3 the Dock day. Fans can enter to win a $1,500 TV package courtesy of 92.3 the Dock. Post time next Saturday is 7:15 p.m.
To view the results from Hanover's Saturday card of harness racing, click the following link: Saturday Results - Hanover Raceway.