Matticulous GB came back strong from a disqualification last week to win the $36,000 Preferred Pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday (Aug. 1).
The Colin Johnson trainee was first to the line for the second week in a row, this time comitting no interference and taking home the winner’s share of the $36,000 purse for owner Brett Thompson.
Sylvain Filion fired Matticulous GB to the early lead and forced Casimir Richie P to take a seat in the pocket after an opening quarter of :26. Sintra, returning to Mohawk, made a second-quarter brush to the lead from third, leading by the half in :54.3 and three-quarters in 1:22.2.
In the stretch, a large Matticulous GB came back out and powered by to score the win by a length and a half in a career-best 1:49.1. Always A Hotshot finished second, while Sintra was third and Wheels On Fire fourth.
A five-year-old gelding, Matticulous GB is now four for 12 this season and has 23 wins to his name. He paid $10.30 to win.
(Woodbine Mohawk Park)
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park.