Amigo Volo, a seasoned harness racing gelding sired by Father Patrick, secured an impressive victory in the $36,000 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday, December 16. After a prior defeat to Safe Conduct, the seven-year-old showcased dominance on a wet track, starting from post six. Guided by James MacDonald, he led early with a brisk :28 quarter.
Maintaining control through middle fractions of :58.2 and 1:26.4, Amigo Volo comfortably countered a challenge from Franks Angel, driven by Bob McClure. With a swift :27.4 final quarter, he pulled away, defeating his rivals by four lengths in a time of 1:54.3. Safe Conduct finished second, with New Rules, piloted by Trevor Henry, taking third.
A two-time Breeders Crown champion, Amigo Volo has proven his consistency, winning all 11 races this season at the top overnight level. Trained by Meg Crone for owners Pinske Stables and David Miller, the gelding’s career now boasts 43 wins and earnings of $2,686,252 from 111 starts.
Woodbine Mohawk Park will continue its racing schedule on Thursday, December 19, with the first race set for 7:10 p.m. EST.