Three straight for Eastcoast Invader

Eastcoast Invader (Rollwithitharry) took his third consecutive harness racing victory in the Winners-Over at Inverness Raceway on Wednesday (Jul. 10).

In line to Monica Sutherland, he secured the pocket through the first turn as Windemere Best Man broke stride and was forced to drop in third. Leader Shir Gain set panels of :30.2 and 1:00, being hustled along by the first over Windemere Best Man through the third quarter.

Shir Gain took the lead through three-quarters in 1:29.2 and into the final turn, but Eastcoast Invader got clearance and popped the pocket, quickly overwhelming the pacesetter. Eastcoast Invader drove clear for an open-length win under wraps in 1:58.3.

Shir Gain finished second over the gaining Delightful Wine.

EASTCOAST INVADER REPLAY

Eastcoast Invader is now three-for-seven this season for Sutherland, who trains and drives the gelding. The seven-year-old has won 20 of his 103 career outings and has earned $33,750 for Sutherland, who co-owns with breeder Todd Sutherland.

Racing will continue at Inverness Raceway on Wednesday, Jul. 17.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink