Soaring Now triumphs in $32,000 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
In an electrifying showcase of speed and stamina, Soaring Now emerged victorious in the $32,000 Preferred 2 Handicap Pace at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday evening. The race, which unfolded in a thrilling manner, saw Soaring Now clinch the win by a narrow margin in a time of 1:50.4.
Guided by the skilled reins of James MacDonald and under the tutelage of trainer Meg Crone, Soaring Now commenced the race from the fifth position, having started from post ten. The duo maintained a strategic position along the pylons, navigating through the initial quarter in :25.4 and the halfway mark in :55.1. As the race progressed, Soaring Now held the fourth spot as they hit the three-quarter mark in 1:24.1, eventually advancing to third place as they approached the final turn.
The home stretch proved to be a test of endurance and speed, with Soaring Now unleashing a powerful sprint. With a blistering final quarter clocked in :26, Soaring Now surged ahead, ultimately securing the victory by a neck over the closely trailing Poseidon Seelster ridden by Tyler Moore. The triactor was completed by Saulsbrook Victor, steered by Brett MacDonald.
Soaring Now, a five-year-old horse sired by Jk Endofanera out of Sunflower, is under the ownership of Kenneth Jacobs and Enviro Stables Ltd. This triumph marks his first win of the year and his impressive 17th career victory. With total earnings of $523,725 from 41 starts, Soaring Now proved once again why he is a force to be reckoned with on the track. Punters who backed Soaring Now were rewarded handsomely, with a return of $3.20 for the win.
Additionally, trainer Richard Moreau enjoyed a stellar evening at Mohawk, securing four victories during the 10-race programme. Notable wins included Head Honcho, expertly guided by Brett MacDonald to a narrow 1:52.4 triumph, Stormalong piloted by Doug McNair for a commanding 1-3/4 length victory in 1:50.2, Seriously Hanover steered by James MacDonald winning by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:50.2, and Reactor Now A, with a resounding win in 1:51.3 by a half-length, under the masterful handling of Doug McNair.