Chris Page drove six winners on the Sunday (Jan. 21) card at Miami Valley Raceway, including the $32,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap harness racing pace with Intothemysticmoon (Artspeak).
Marloe Hanover (Sam Widger) went for the early lead in the feature, alongside Intothemysticmoon. As they passed the first quarter mile in :26.4, Kobeās Gigi (John De Long) stole the lead from the outside, leaving Ainthesamewithoutu (Trace Tetrick) in second and Marloe Hanover racing in third. As they rolled past the half in :56.4, Kobeās Gigi had the lead by about two lengths.
As they came to the three-quarter mile in 1:24.3, Kobeās Gigi led the way, with Ainthesamewithoutu and Newsy N (Dan Noble) in a battle for second. Intothemysticmoon was second-over, looking to challenge Marloe Hanover for fourth.
As they came down the stretch, Intothemysticmoon stole the lead from the outside to win the race in 1:52.2. Kobeās Gigi came in second and Ainthesamewithoutu finished in third.
INTOTHEMYSTICMOON REPLAY
Intothemysticmoon is a 5-year-old mare trained by Michael Burke for owners Burke Racing Stable LLC, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, and Phillip Collura. She paid $14.40 to win.
Brett Miller and Dan Noble had driving doubles. Jason Brewer and Michael Burke had training triples.
For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.
by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink