Pedro Hanover captures Monticello feature

Monticello, NY— The favorite Pedro Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere) captured the harness racing victory in the $7,200 Open pace at Monticello Raceway on Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 26).

Three horses left the gate together, Trevor’s Ace (Kyle Dibenedetto) on the inside, Daamericansky (Justin Huckabone) on the far outside, and Pedro Hanover (Michael Merton) in the middle of the track. Daamericansky took the lead, leaving Trevor’s Ace in second and Pedro Hanover racing in third. They passed the first-quarter mile in :27.4.

Daamericansky led the way, with Trevor’s Ace in the two-hole trip. Pedro Hanover came up to battle for second as they passed the half mile in :56.1.

As they approached the three-quarter mile, Daamericansky and Pedro Hanover were nose to nose for the lead. Trevor’s Ace and Jm’s Delight (Gregory Merton) followed in a battle for third. They passed the three-quarter mile mark in 1:24.1.

Moving around the final turn, Pedro Hanover had the lead by a length. Daamericansky and Jm’s Delight were fighting for second as they came down the stretch. Pedro Hanover crossed the wire first in 1:52.4. A quarter length back, Jm’s Delight got second and Daamericansky finished in third.

PEDRO HANOVER REPLAY

Pedro Hanover is an 8-year-old horse trained by Ken Koch for owner Thomas Milici. He paid $5.40 to win.

Racing at Monticello Raceway resumes tomorrow, Wednesday, September 27. Post time is 12:10 p.m.

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

by Nicolle Kain, for Harnesslink