Mr Pasadena capitalises as favourites falter

A pair of harness racing heavy favorites self-destructed with costly breaks, and Mr Pasadena (Green Manalishi S) took full advantage, rallying from off the pace to capture Tuesday’s (Nov. 10) featured $20,000 condition claiming trot at Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway in 1:54.2.

Driven by Chris Page for trainer Rachel Oenema, Mr Pasadena left alertly from post six and ducked into an open spot in third through an opening quarter in :27.4. As Nelli Up (Kayne Kauffman) established control through fractions of :57.0 and 1:25.2.

Mr Pasadena used the cover of Bitcoin King (Trevor Smith) and Page angled his charge three-wide heading into the final turn.

The complexion of the race changed dramatically when the heavy favorite Bitcoin King made a costly break in the final turn and second choice Generallyspeaking S (Jeremy Smith) also went off stride.

Mr Pasadena was able to cruise home in :28.3 to score by one length over a closing Arch Hill (Luke Hanners). The pace-setting Nelli Up held for third after cutting the mile.

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A 4-year-old son of Green Manalishi S, who returned $47.60 to win, is owned by Jaypaul Hoover.

The feature win was one of four victories on the evening for Page. The Smith brothers – Tyler and Trevor recorded doubles.

Oenema had two training wins.

It was a night for long-shots as just four of the bettor’s choices won on the 14-race card, triggering an average win ticket of $31.80.

The action continues at the Dayton oval on Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) with a 4:00 PM first post.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

By Jay Wolf for Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway