Anderson, IN – Finding the winner’s circle in back-to-back races at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Ardens Ace N driven and trained by LeWayne Miller won a thriller in the $22,000 Open Pace on Friday (April 3).
Drawing post eight, Ardens Ace N started fighting along the outside from third while the post time favorite Buzzsaw Russ (John De Long) and Charlie May (Brandon Bates) battled for early control. Tripping the timer in :26.4, Charlie May forged ahead before being challenged by Ardens Ace N to his outside who was unable to clear.
Moving three-wide in the backstretch, Buzzsaw Russ swept past the dueling leaders to grab the command before reaching the half in :55. With Buzzsaw Russ moving to the rail, Ardens Ace N continued the fight on the outside, parked and pressing onto the final turn. Meeting the three-quarter pole in 1:22:4, Buzzsaw Russ narrowly led Ardens Ace N with Charle May stalking from the pocket awaiting racing room.
Ardens Ace N continued to pursue Buzzsaw Russ on the outside, turning for home while Charlie May sought to split the dueling leaders. Battling neck and neck while gaining closer to the wire, the lead trio raced three-wide in deep stretch with Buzzsaw Russ at the rail, Ardens Ace N on the outside, and Charlie May sandwiched between the pacers. Charging relentlessly in :27.3 in the stretch to stop the timer 1:50:3, Ardens Ace N would not be denied winning the Open in consecutive starts to win by a quarter-length parked every step of the way. Charlie May rallied between rivals for second, while Buzzsaw Russ settled for third just a half-length back.
The 9-year-old Art Major gelding, owned by Kap Singh Racing Stable, Earl Hill Jr., Stephen Klunowski, and Donald Mac Rae, Ardens Ace N in his third win of the season boosted his lifetime earnings to $322,594.
Ardens Ace N paid $10.80 to win.
Live racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park continue on Wednesday (April 8) with a 5:30 p.m. post time.
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