Shes Nun Bettor N hangs tough in Mohawk feature

Shes Nun Bettor N and driver Doug McNair were game from start to finish in capturing the $25,000 feature pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park Friday.

The fourth race feature for fillies and mares saw Shes Nun Bettor N and McNair leave strongly from post seven with the 2-1 race favorite, Kickupyaheels N (Louis-Philippe Roy) also leaving and getting the two-hole tuck. They sped to the opening quarter mile in :27.1.

As they started down the backstretch, Born A Dragon and driver Travis Cullen started up first-over, giving live cover to Good Night Moon (Jody Jamieson) second-over. They raced to the half mile marker in :56.2.

Born A Dragon was nearly head and head with Shes Nun Bettor N off the final turn to the three-quarters in 1:24.1.

As they came down the stretch, Awesome Hill took a misstep in the pocket and went off-stride. Shes Nun Bettor N continued to maintain her lead as Born A Dragon began to tire.

With 50 yards to the finish, Awesome Hill and driver Sylvain Filion came flying from nearly last place to be second as Shes Nun Bettor N won with ease by three-quarters of a length in 1:52.4. Majestic Virgin (Jonathan Drury) was third.

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A New Zealand bred six-year-old mare by Bettor’s Delight, it was the second win this year for Shes Nun Bettor N. She is trained by Richard Moreau and owned by Brad Grant of Milton, Ontario and paid $9.90 to win.

For full race results, click here.

By Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink