Trainer Henrik Hollsten and driver Jean Pierre Dubois put on a clinic by sweeping both divisions in Monday’s opening leg of the In Free Trotting Series for two-year-old fillies at Mohawk Racetrack
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First-time starter Savanah Dream went gate-to-wire en route to a 2:00.3 score in her $20,000 split. The daughter of Taurus Dream-Sarasota Dream led the field through fractions of :30, 1:00.3 and 1:31.1 before kicking home in :29.2 to win by 1-1/2 lengths. As Yall Like It (Paul MacDonell) was a fast-closing runner-up, while 4-5 favourite Andorra Gold (Riina Rekila) rounded out the top three.
Reve Avec Moi Dreamwithme of Knowlton, Quebec bred and owns Savanah Dream.
Crys Dream made multiple moves in her $20,000 pari-mutuel debut, but she proved to be a much the best winner in 1:58.4. She drew clear to win by 1-1/2 lengths over Raising Rhonda (Jack Moiseyev) and Martiniontherocks (Sylvain Filion).
Reve Avec Moi Dreamwithme of Knowlton, Quebec bred and owns the daughter of Taurus Dream-Crystas Image, who is a sister to Breeders Crown winner Brigham Dream (1:53.2 - $639,981).
The second leg of the In Free Trotting Series is scheduled for Monday, July 26, with the $50,000 (est.) final to follow on Sunday, August 1.
To view Monday’s results, click here.
Both of the winners looked
Both of the winners looked like veterans and not 2 year olds. Mr Dubois had them well prepared and ready to go. Congratulations to the connections. I do have an obsevation regarding the first elimination.It was announced on bet night live by the crew that Andorra Gold (Riina Rikila) had a head pole issue while scoring down. As the camera showed, the connections removed the headpole and did not replace it with another for the race. Is this not a violation of the racing rules? Do equipment changes not have to be approved by the judges? Im curious to see if there are any consequences to the trainer for removing the pole. This horse was bet down by the punters and perhaps removing the pole played a part in the finish position of this horse.Rules are for everyone and we all know that everyone needs to be treated the same when there is a violation.