Amigo Volo cruises to Preferred victory

Amigo Volo (Father Patrick) avenged his previous defeat to Safe Conduct as he dominated his harness racing rivals in the $36,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday (Dec. 16).

The gelding struck first from post six, soaring to the lead for James MacDonald with :28 speed to the quarter on a wet surface. He held command through middle fractions of :58.2 and 1:26.4, handily neutralizing the first-over advance of Franks Angel (Bob McClure). Amigo Volo then kicked away with a :27.4 final quarter, leaving behind Safe Conduct as he strode away to a four-length victory in 1:54.3. Safe Conduct held the place spot, followed by New Rules (Trevor Henry).

AMIGO VOLO REPLAY

Amigo Volo, a two-time Breeders Crown champion, has earned all 11 victories this season at the top overnight level. The seven-year-old has racked up 43 lifetime wins and $2,686,252 in earnings from 111 starts. Meg Crone trains the gelding for Pinske Stables of Plato and David Miller of Lake Mary.

Racing will continue at Woodbine Mohawk Park at 7:10 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 19.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink