Sent the 6-5 favourite, Musical Rhythm—making his 2020 debut—gradually reeled in leaders to land a half-length victory in the $36,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Tuesday (June 16).
On The Ropes set the tempo with Derf Hanover sitting pocket through early splits of :28 and :57.2. Derf Hanover began to lose ground on the leader moving into the final turn while Musical Rhythm slid first over towards the top, ducking into the pocket passing three-quarters in 1:26.1 while On The Ropes owned a three-and-three-quarter length lead. Musical Rhythm closed ground on On The Ropes through the stretch and edged by in the final strides to win in 1:53.4. Mass Fortune K closed for third.
Owned by Santo Vena, Nunzio Vena, Claude Hamel and trainer Ben Baillargeon, Musical Rhythm won his 37th race from 92 starts, earning $906,488. Mario Baillargeon drove the $4.50 winner.
To view Tuesday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Tuesday Results - Woodbine Mohawk Park.