Hanover Coalition Wins Hiawatha Opener

As part of the opening card at Hiawatha Horse Park, Coalition Hanover persevered and won the featured conditioned pace.

After finishing fourth off the car in the $5,000 featured pace, Robert Doyle and the Pam Forgie student held that position through panels in:27.4,:58.4, and 1:26.3. Just before the three-quarters, the six-year-old gelding moved, tugging to the outside. With a final quarter time of :27.4, he powered home quickly to win by a length in 1:55.2. Second place went to Pacesetting Legal Bettor (Garrett Rooney), while third place went to Dragon Teen (Anthony Hamlin).

After 101 career starts, Coalition Hanover (Somebeachsomewhere-Crooked Halo) won his 18th race. He increased his career bankroll with Triple S Equine and Brian Hammell's owners to $289,999. He won by paying $12.60.

Every Saturday from May through September, Hiawatha Horse Park will host live harness racing. The first post time is set for 6:30 p.m.