Draws done for THE ASCENT and THE VELOCITY

Hotshot Australian trotter Keayang Zahara (Volstead) has drawn perfectly, at three, for Friday’s inaugural running of the Majestic Horse Floats LP THE ASCENT at Addington Raceway.

The draws for both THE ASCENT and the Hill Lee Scott THE VELOCITY were made today.

Keayang Zahara heads to this side of the Tasman after winning 11 from 11 since debuting in April this year and she is the clear top pick at $1.60.

Drawn one Empire City is next at $5.50, with Paramount Kiwi, who’s drawn behind her, third favourite at $8.

In THE VELOCITY favourite Chase A Dream has drawn seven (one the second row) behind Coastal Babe, the only filly in the race, while the highly rated Jeremiah is well placed at four.

Both THE ASCENT and the VELOCITY are worth $500,000 and will be run over 1980 metres.

They are the first slot races to be held at Addington with the winner of both races pocketing $210,000.

From Harness Racing New Zealand