Swift fractions poised the rebounding Ario Hanover as he stormed from off the pace to take the $26,000 featured pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night (Feb. 11).
A :26 scorcher lighted from a first-turn skirmish between Southbeach Hanover and Points North, with Points North yielding for the pocket to the backside. Southbeach Hanover carried his momentum to a :54 half and rolled strongly to three-quarters in 1:21.3.
Highlandbeachlover mounted a first-over bid to the final turn and carried Ario Hanover to within four lengths of the lead coming off the turn. Once driver James MacDonald tipped Ario Hanover wide, the four-year-old Captaintreacherous stallion took flight and scooted to a three-length victory in 1:50.1 under wraps. Southbeach Hanover fought back to take second with Points North finishing third and Highlandbeachlover fading to fourth.
Richard Moreau trains Ario Hanover, an eight-time winner from 24 starts and earner of $146,437, for owner 1876472 Ontario Inc. He paid $7.60 to win.
To view Saturday’s harness racing results, click the following link: Saturday Results – Woodbine Mohawk Park.