Strong Opinion has final say at Harrah's

CHESTER PA – Strong Opinion, a winner of over $195,000 at two, achieved her first harness racing victory at three in her fourth seasonal start when she won the $16,000 featured pace for females Friday at Harrah's Philadelphia in a personal best of 1:51.1.

Corey Callahan worked out a good trip behind the strong backstretch cover of first-over Brunhilda, who cleared to the lead at the 1:23 3/4s. The victorious daughter of Well Said continued forward, and in a long stretch drive collared her main rival to win by a half-length; Aldine Hanover, shuffled after the backstretch lead change, rallied for third.

The Ron Burke trainee now has a lifetime bankroll of $207,764 for Burke Racing Stable LLC; Jack Piatt II; Silva, Purnel & Libby; and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Two-year-old pacing females were out for their pari-mutuel debuts, with the Well Said – Watercolor Hanover miss Art Lecture closing strongly for driver Brett Miller off a pocket journey to trip the timer in 1:55.3.

Art Lecture had won two baby qualifiers at Pocono, and continues to develop for trainer Jake Leamon and the partnership of Old Block Stables Inc., Kenneth Klein, and the A&B Stable.

From the PHHA/Harrah's Philadelphia