Mitch goes ‘Yoha’

Terror To Love mare Yoha will always hold a special place in the heart of her trainer Mitch Chapple.

Her victory at Sydney’s harness racing headquarters Menangle on Saturday night gave the 24-year-old his first metropolitan winner.

“It’s pretty cool and exciting,” Chapple said.

Yoha also booked herself a ticket interstate following the victory where she rated 1:52.5.

“There’s a couple of nice mares races in Queensland and we might have to have a look at that with her,” said Chapple.

This was the third win in-a-row for Yoha who was driven by Cameron Hart in her latest triumph – the third time he has driven the mare for his second win on her.

After showing early pace, Hart was able to gain the profitable position behind the leader.

One of the race fancies, Yarraman Bella led the way and after a quick first quarter of 26.9 seconds, rolled through the next three sectionals in 30.2, 27.9 and 27.5.

Hart steered Yoha into the clear at the top of the home straight where she finished a head in front of Yarraman Bella.

YOHA REPLAY

This gave Chapple 55 winners in training career that began in the 2017/18 season.

Hart drove a treble at the meeting giving him 101 wins for the year, becoming only the third driver in Australia this season to reach a century of wins. Hart’s other winners were I Cast No Shadow (Shadow Play) and Doff Your Cap (Peak DNK).

For complete Menangle Saturday race results, click here.

by Amanda Rando, for Harnesslink