McNair caps off big night with Preferred win

Harness racing driver Doug McNair put the cherry on top of a six-win evening as he steered Silver Label (Bettors Delight) to victory in the $36,000 Fillies and Mares Preferred at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Friday (Oct. 11).

The mare traveled fourth through the opening half, tracking the pylons through :27.1 and :55.4 fractions. Doug McNair summoned her to the outside on the final turn, and she rode Dabarndawgswatchin’s (Jody Jamieson) cover through three-quarters in 1:23.1. Silver Label came off the helmet at the top of the lane and rocketed to the front, soaring clear for a two-length victory in 1:50.2. Tells On A Roll (Travis Cullen) rolled to a place finish. Dabarndawgswatchin was third.

SILVER LABEL REPLAY

Silver Label is now four-for-14 on the season with on-the-board finishes in four stakes events. Nick Gallucci trains the mare for Millar Farms of Stouffville. The five-year-old has now won 24 times and has earned $1,616,421 in 55 career starts.

The rest of McNair’s wins came in succession from races three through seven. The reinsman won with Stovid (1:58), a two-year-old Wheeling N Dealin filly, Kellina Diamond (Betterthancheddar, 1:52.2), Tea Party Hanover (Stay Hungry, 1:52.4), Fasnacht Hanover (Stay Hungry, 1:51.2), and How Much (All Bets Off, 1:51.2). He has won 234 of his 1,264 starts this season with more than $6 million in earnings.

Woodbine Mohawk Park’s next card is Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final night, featuring eight $300,000 championship races. First post on Saturday, Oct. 12 is set for 7:10 p.m. EDT.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink