Milton, ON — Musical Rhythm pulled off a 12-1 upset in Monday’s (Jan. 7) $25,500 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park to complete a grand slam for trainer Ben Baillargeon.

Musical Rhythm pulled off a 12-1 upset in Monday’s (Jan. 7) $25,500 Preferred Trot at Woodbine Mohawk Park. New Image Media photo.

Freezing rain had no impact on Baillargeon trainees, as four of his five starters on Monday’s 10-race card visited the winner’s circle. Those that supported the veteran trainer’s horses at the windows had a large night, with three of the four going off at odds of 9-1 or higher.

Musical Rhythm captured Monday’s feature contest by tracking race-favorite Dunbar Hall second-over around the far turn and out battling the previous top-class winner in the lane for a victory of a half-length in 1:54.1.

The victory gives the gritty 7-year-old 30 for his career and pushes his career earnings to $590,322 for owners Santo and Nunzio Vena, Claude Hamel and Ben Baillargeon. Musical Rhythm returned $26.10 to win.

Four-year-old trotter Bautista ($21.60) got the night rolling for Baillargeon in the second race by picking up his first win in his third start for the barn. Six-year-old pacer Major Legacy ($39.10) collected the second win for Baillargeon by narrowly holding on in the evening’s fifth race. The hat trick for Baillargeon came in the evening’s sixth race with 6-year-old trotting mare P L Jill ($4.50) taking care of business as the public’s top choice.

Sylvain Filion steered Bautista and P L Jill to victory, while Mario Baillargeon drove Major Legacy and Musical Rhythm.

Live racing resumes Thursday evening at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Post time is 7:10 p.m.