by Sam Pendolino, publicity director, Buffalo Raceway

Hamburg, NY — T M Mohawk, a 5-year-old Western Paradise gelding out of the Direct Scooter mare Direct Memory, went wire- to-wire in 2:05.1 to register his first win of the year for owner David Krol in a heavy snowstorm at Buffalo Raceway on Wednesday night (Feb. 17).

Paul White photo

T M Mohawk scored in 2:05.1 to give trainer Shawn McDonough his first career victory.

The win was also the first for 19-year-old trainer Shawn McDonough, who made it to the winner’s circle with his eighth start of the meet.

“My dad Mark has helped me out a lot,” said McDonough. “I also want to thank my mom (Cathy) for always bringing me to the track.

“We’ve only had this horse a week or so, and I’m grateful to Mr. Krol for supplying the stock. On a night like tonight, it was lucky to draw inside, and Kevin (driver Kevin Cummings) gave him a perfect drive.”

Leaving from post three in the field of eight, Cummings put T M Mohawk on the lead and cut all the fractions in the race, :31.1, 1:03.4 and 1:35.

Finishing second were Sams Mitey Light and driver Tom Agosti, while Joey Pants (Ray Fisher, Jr.) came in third.