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Andover Hall mare wins series leg

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January 04, 2010

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A strong winning favorite and a big upset headlined Sunday�s first leg of the Lifetime Dream Trotting Series for 4-year-old mares on another cold, blustery afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack.

In the opening $25,000 contest, Margarita Mary seized control in the first quarter and then cruised to a very impressive 1:57 victory for trainer/driver Rick Zeron. The daughter of Andover Hall - Pacific Photo held pocket-sitting Selfish Princess at bay by a length with a :28.4 final quarter through a very strong headwind in the homestretch. It was far back to longshot Paycheck Lavec, who rounded out the top three.

Margarita Mary was making her first start of the new year after a very productive 3-year-old campaign with eight wins from 18 starts and $131,127 in earnings for owners Alton Lynch Jr. of Delaware and Steve Elliott of Florida.

Queen Creek took advantage of a perfect trip in the second division to upset rivals for driver Mark MacDonald in 1:58.1. The daughter of Elk Creek - Dart Queen sat third throughout much of the mile and inherited the pocket on the final turn when race favourite Gabbys Gambol made a break in stride when tipping out from second. At that point, MacDonald brought his charge wide and she easily got past pacesetting Kandor Hanover for the win with longshot Another Vixen rounding out the top three. The winner returned a whopping $52.70 for the win.

Queen Creek was a five-time winner last season in 22 starts for trainer Harry Zeron Jr. and owner Sandra Beback of Depew, New York. Today�s win bumped her career earnings to just over $76,000.

The Lifetime Dream Trotting Series will continue next Sunday afternoon at Woodbine. (WEG)

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