Malicious, Whackamole Hanover win Dream Maker splits

Malicious and Whackamole Hanover kept their undefeated streaks in tact with impressive victories in Monday’s second leg of the Dream Maker Pacing Series for two-year-old colts and geldings at Mohawk Racetrack.

 

Malicious took charge early in the first $20,000 split for driver Paul MacDonell and then turned back a stern challenge from Lake Shark in the third quarter to emerge victorious in 1:53.3. Lake Shark raced gamely to finish within three-quarters of a length of the winner despite a :27 second final quarter. It was almost five lengths further back to Mcaracas who finished third.

 

Malicious, a son of Bettors Delight - Silky, ran his career unbeaten streak to four for trainer Dr. Ian Moore who co-owns along with R G McGroup Ltd. of New Brunswick and Serge Savard of Quebec. He returned a popular $2.80 to win.

 

Whackamole Hanover turned in another gritty first-over effort to take the second division for driver Roger Mayotte in 1:54.2. The son of Cams Card Shark - Western Duel got up in the late stages to upend Warrawee Legend with Rafferty Hanover landing the show spot.

 

Whackamole Hanover is now two-for-two to start his racing career and was sent off as the 7/2 third choice in the wagering despite the fact he was a winner in leg one. Trainer Tim Pinske shares ownership of the colt along with Jim Simpson of Hanover, Pa.

 

The $55,000 Dream Maker Series Final will go postward next Monday night at Mohawk. (WEG)