Consistent mare takes first Preferred win

Laila Blue (Art Major) battled to her first career Preferred win in the harness racing feature for fillies and mares at The Raceway at the Western Fair District on Wednesday (Apr. 24).

The mare, who hasn’t missed a cheque in 15 starts this year, sat fifth until sliding out second-over on the third turn for Travis Henry. She persisted as her cover, Exotic Dragon (Travis Cullen) cleared to the front, and Laila Blue muscled past her and out-kicked the three-wide Sports Duchess (Samuel Fillion) coming down the stretch to score by a length in 1:58. Sports Duchess and Exotic Dragon dead-heated for place.

LAILA BLUE REPLAY

Laila Blue, owned and trained by Doug Good, is now 15-for-136 lifetime with $190,994 in earnings.  She has earned money in every start this season and hit the board in 11 of 15. The Wednesday win was her 21st start at the Preferred level.

The Raceway at the Western Fair District is set to resume racing at 5:50 p.m. EDT on Friday, Apr. 26.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink