The rain parted just in time for perfect racing conditions Saturday night at Hanover Raceway. All eyes were on J Harris and Bruce Richardson, who are in a battle for top dash driver.
Going into the evening card, Richardson was ahead with 28 wins compared to 27 for Harris, but it was Harris who had the hot hands winning three of the 10 races and taking over the lead with one week left in the Hanover live season.
Harris started off winning race two with Red Leaf Morgan in 1:56.4 for owner Rebecca Williamson of Blyth, Ont. and also won the following race with Turn A Buck in 2:03.4 for owners Bill Rankin of Dundas, Ont., Laurence Baker of Alberton, Ont. and Ralph Jardine of Arthur, Ont. Harris completed the hat-trick in race eight with Williamson's Jet Airliner in 1:56.4, the same time as Red Leaf Morgan.
Richardson, meanwhile, was held winless on the night so he goes into the final week, two wins behind Harris for the leading driver award.
Hanover will announce its season winning horse, trainer and driver awards next Saturday during the 10-race program. The final card will include a highschool band that plays 50’s and 60’s music, called Big Bertha, and will also announce its season ending winners in the "Best Seats in the House" Contest. Two of the 16 weekly winners will each go home with a Lazy-Boy recliner courtesy of 92.3 The Dock and Leons in Owen Sound. Post time next Saturday, September 26 is 7:15 p.m.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Hanover Raceway.
(With files from Hanover Raceway)