Tuscan Prince takes Flamboro Preferred

Tuscan Prince (Kadabra) turned in a tough harness racing performance to win the Preferred Trot on Saturday (Dec. 28) at Flamboro Downs.

The gelding, starting from the pylons, claimed the three-hole as the field raced into the first turn. Paul Mackenzie pulled him out in front of the stands, sending him after leader Marvin Hagler at the half in :59.1.

Tuscan Prince overpowered that rival as they passed three-quarters in 1:27.4 and stormed clear by three lengths on the final turn. Treasured Tee (Samuel Fillion) reeled him in late, but Tuscan Prince was on cruise control to the finish in 1:58.2.

Treasured Tee finished second with show finisher Twin B Archie (Scott Coulter) two lengths further back.

TUSCAN PRINCE REPLAY

Tuscan Prince is now 11-for-40 lifetime, and the 2023 Hambletonian entrant has earned $397,969 for Determination. He has raced well in December, finishing no worse than third in four starts at the Flamboro Preferred level. Luc Blais trains the four-year-old.

Austin Sorrie drove three of the night’s 10 winners

Flamboro Downs will host its last card of the year on Sunday, Dec. 29. Action will begin at 6:55 p.m. EST.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink