The Shanghai Phil gelding Shanghai Ky popped pocket to pull a 7-1 upset in the $7,300 Prospect Series for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday (Sept. 10) at Hiawatha Horse Park.
Maskedman set the tempo, leading through a clip of :28.2, :58 and 1:26. Docsphillycheese gained ground first over after the half and crept closer coming for home while Shanghai Ky shook loose from the pocket and joined the hunt in the final eighth. Shanghai Ky got the better of Docsphillycheese at the finish to put a neck in front in 1:55.3 with Maskedman just behind in third.
Scott McNiven trains Shanghai Ky for owner-breeders Kim McNiven and Donald Douglas. He won his third race from 23 starts, has now banked $17,090 and paid $16.30 to win.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click the following link: Saturday Results - Hiawatha Horse Park.