Docsphillycheese emerged victorious on Monday evening, dominating the $11,000 Preferred Pace at The Raceway at the Western Fair District from start to finish.
Under the guidance of Alfie Carroll, the Brittany Kennedy-trained horse seized the lead early on and maintained a strong position throughout the race, setting impressive fractions of :27.4, :58, and 1:27. Despite a late challenge from Hollys Treasure ridden by Dan Clements, Docsphillycheese resiliently held on to secure a narrow victory by a neck, crossing the finish line in 1:56.4. Harpers Hat Trick, piloted by Travis Henry, rounded off the top three.
Bred by Brittany Kennedy and Moneyclip Racing, this five-year-old son of Betterthancheddar and the Mach Three mare Flight Of An Angel boasts an impressive record of 18 wins from 63 starts, accumulating earnings of $108,111. Docsphillycheese, the third favourite at 3-1 odds, paid out at $7.10 for the win.