Colin Kelly took an aggressive approach with Pedro Hanover in Tuesday’s $13,000 Preferred 2 for horse and gelding pacers, and the Kyle Bossence trainee responded winning in gate to wire fashion.
Pedro Hanover charged to the top from Post 5 and had the field chasing him through fractions of :28.2, :57.1 and 1:25. A :27.3 closing panel was enough to seal the deal by a head over race favourite Bee Two Bee in 1:52.3. American Wiggle rounded out the Trifecta ticket.
Brad Gray of Dundas, ON owns the six-year-old son of Somebeachsomewhere-Paulas Best who pushed his lifetime earnings to $474,835 with the win.
Tuesday’s card also featured three divisions of the Prospect Series for three-year-old pacing fillies.
Brydown Better Bea rallied for a 1:57.1 triumph in her $7,200 split for the tandem of driver Travis Henry and trainer Kendall Rahn.
The daughter of Betterthancheddar-Lily Ellie, who is owned by Brydown Farms Inc of Clinton, ON, pulled off the 5-1 upset over Better Kissthe Men and Chelsis Choice.
Windsun Gaga was a front-stepping winner in the second division for driver Jonathan Drury and trainer Isaac Waxman.
The Hes Watching-Artistic Melody lass whacked out fractions of :28.1, :59.2 and 1:28.2 before using a :28.2 closing frame to win by a head over Shes A Beaut Clark in 1:56.4. Virtual Success was third.
Tess Waxman, Christine Marion and Jordan Miller share ownership on the filly who was sent off as the even-money favourite.
Always Watching quarter pole-moved to the lead for driver Colin Kelly and cruised to a handy win for trainer Ben Wallace.
Sent off as the 1-9 choice, the daughter of Hes Watching-Ravishnmasterpiece drew clear to win by 3-1/2 lengths over Got Sexy Scars in 1:52.1. Lets Roar took home the show dough.
Wallacestandardbreds Inc and Noblock Racing Stable share ownership on the sophomore.
To view results for Tuesday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Tuesday Results – Georgian Downs.