Positioned last at the quarter, 14-year-old Artsplace gelding Dreamfair Van Dam rushed three wide into the final turn and drew clear to a two-and-a-half length victory in the $1,400 Winners-Over Pace on Saturday, July 6 at Northside Downs.
Brother John led the field past a :29.1 opening quarter as favourite Elm Grove Ladyluck parked to try and take the lead before backing into fourth around the second turn. Wildcat Jet, positioned first over, began a slow advance towards the pacesetter passing a :59.1 half with Dreamfair Van Dam sitting third over into the backstretch. Driver John Kennedy then angled Dreamfair Van Dam wide approaching three-quarters, timed in 1:29.4, and swooped to the lead in progress to a 2:00.2 win. Wildcat Jet held second while Brother John was placed third via disqualification of Elm Grove Ladyluck, who caused interference past the quarter.
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Leased by trainer Heather Hawkins from owner Natasha Campbell, Dreamfair Van Dam won his third race from eight starts and his 44th from 197 overall, earning $120,213. He paid $12.20 to win.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Northside Downs.