Mach Steady upsets in Fraser Open

Mach Steady opened the Monday (May 16) Fraser Downs harness racing card with a 10-1 win in the feature as the longest shot on the board.

He was quickest away under guidance from John Abbott but ceded control to favourite Kootenay Santanna (David Kelly) as they approached the quarter in :26.4. Mach Steady maintained the pocket through the half in :54.4 and to three-quarters in 1:23.1 as Armycaptin Hanover (Kelly Hoerdt) launched a first-over assault.

Abbott directed his mount to the passing lane as it opened, and the eight-year-old exploded in mid-stretch to pass the two duelers and cross the finish line first in 1:52. Armycaptin Hanover out-finished Kootenay Santanna for second.

The win price was $23.60.

Randy Rutledge trains Mach Steady, a gelded son of Mach Three, that he bred and owns with Jennifer Dodsworth. The horse is now 21-for-97 lifetime and has earned $186,114.

Rod Therres had a big day, training and driving a trio of winners on the extended 14-race program.

The gate will open again at Fraser Downs on Monday, May 30 at 6:00 p.m. PDT.

For full race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink