Lexington, Ky— For many years the Grand Circuit meet at Red Mile always carded a race for amateur drivers and this season was no exception. On Friday (Oct. 4), a seven-horse field was sent to post at 12:30 p.m. prior to the betting card with the veteran trotter, Inukchuk Chuck (Kiara Morgan) capturing that event in 1:56.2.

It was the 6-year-old gelding’s fourth consecutive victory since Sept. 26. Two of those victories were at Delaware, Ohio, followed by two Red Mile with all four wins came at the hands of lady drivers.

Hannah Miller won the Delaware trotting events and Morgan has now made it two-in-a-row in Lexington

After starting from post position six, Morgan sent Inukchuk Chuck toward the front but settled in the three hole as Miller and Jacks To Open challenged Fairground Drama (Richard Roach) for the lead which she obtained before the halfway point.

As Miller’s trotter settled on top, she contended with Morgan’s charge who began to rally. and when he did, Inukchuk Chuck took command and survived a late charge from Utopia and driver Steve Oldford to notch his ninth seasonal triumph. Third place went to Security Guard who was driven by Dein Spriggs.

The winner is owned by Cliff Grundy and trained by Nick Surick.