Four straight for Dahlquist Hanover

Dahlquist Hanover (Walner) made it back-to-back wins since stepping up to the Preferred ranks with another harness racing victory on Thursday (Dec. 20) at Flamboro Downs.

The sophomore gelding had a long road to the top, moving out of fourth after the quarter in :27.3 to advance on Flamboro powerhouse Power And Grace (Brett MacDonald). Dahlquist Hanover pushed first-over through the half in :57 for Travis Cullen and dug into the leader as they raced onto the backstretch.

Dahlquist Hanover battled tooth-and-nail with Power And Grace through three-quarters in 1:25.4 and began to edge clear as they turned for the stretch. Dahlquist Hanover entered the lane with a one-length cushion and drew two-and-three-quarter lengths clear to score in 1:56.

Power And Grace refused to quit and held second. Marvin Hagler (J. Bradley Harris) took third after passing Rosies War Bonds (Ed Hensley) late.

DAHLQUIST HANOVER REPLAY

Dahlquist Hanover, a Grand Circuit type from two through to mid-2023, has now won four in a row at Flamboro for trainer Garry Merner. He moved up to the Preferred level last week. The gelding is now eight-for-30 lifetime and reached six digits in earnings with the win. He has now collected $103,087 for Gino Toscani of Mount Hope.

Flamboro Downs will host a Fillies and Mares Preferred as its feature on the Thursday (Dec. 21) card. First post is set for 6:35 p.m. EST.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink