In High Cotton erases big lead for upset win

In High Cotton (Somebeachsomewhere) erased a five-length deficit late in the mile to catch last week’s Fillies and Mares Open winner, Miss Itunes, in the Thursday (Feb. 9) renewal of the harness racing class at Fraser Downs.

Dave Hudon sat In High Cotton down in fifth while Miss Itunes (Scott Knight) cruised on the lead. In High Cotton moved to the outside after the half and began passing foes as the leader extended her advantage. Miss Itunes entered the stretch with a five-length lead, but In High Cotton unfurled her wings and charged to get up by a head in 1:53.4 at 10-1 odds. Moosette (Scott Knight) also closed and was a half-length short in third.

IN HIGH COTTON REPLAY

It was the 10th career victory in 59 tries for In High Cotton. The five-year-old has earned $131,467. She won her last two starts of 2022, both in the Fillies and Mares Open, but finished seventh in her seasonal debut on Feb. 2. Kelly Hoerdt trains the mare and co-owns her with Blair and Erna Corbeil of Beamont.

Fraser Downs is scheduled to continue racing on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:00 p.m. PST.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink