88-1 long shot upsets in Sweetheart Pace
Lebanon, OH. – She’s A Maverick, the longest shot in the race at 88-1 odds, gave driver Emily Hay a memorable win in Miami Valley’s $10,000 Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Pace limited to female reinswomen.
Parked out most of the 1:57.2 mile, Hay kept her charge alive throughout before finally surging to a neck victory over favored Saks In The City (Jazmin Arnold). Lady In Fashion (Alesha Brinkley), who also spent much of the mile on the outside, was game to finish third.
The winner, trained by Trent Tharps Jr., paid a whopping $178.60 for a $2 bet. The special race attracted $43,345 in wagers.
SHE’S A MAVERICK REPLAY
Miami Valley races five consecutive days a week from Sunday through Thursday. Post time is 4:05 p.m. daily.
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From Miami Valley Raceway
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