A long road to a first Open win

After seven months of knocking on the door, In High Cotton (Somebeachsomewhere) broke into the harness racing winner’s circle of the Fillies and Mares Open at Fraser Downs on Monday (Nov. 28).

The four-year-old mare rallied from fourth, passing three rivals in the stretch for Dave Hudon to set a new career best time of 1:54.1 in a one-length victory. Moosette (Brandon Campbell) was second over favourite Miss Itunes (Scott Knight).

IN HIGH COTTON REPLAY

In High Cotton had finished in the top four in 13 consecutive starts at the Open level before the win. She made her debut in the class in April and has competed in it 18 times to date. It was the fourth win of the year for the Kelly Hoerdt trainee. She has earned $121,467 and tallied eight times in 56 outings. Hoerdt co-owns the mare with Blair and Erna Corbeil of Beaumont.

Fraser Downs will race next on Sunday, Dec. 4.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink