Tug River Princess prevails in Chester Open

In a showdown between millionaires Tug River Princess and Chancey Lady, Tug River Princess ($2.80) prevailed, holding off a stand-side charge from Cuz She Can for a 1:51 victory in a $35,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace on Wednesday at Harrah's Chester.

The 4-year-old Badlands Hanover mare settled in midfield before brushing to the front with a lap to go, strung out by Chancey Lady (Tony Morgan) and not clearing until after passing the half in :55. Up the backstretch, Tug River Princess saw minimal pressure, as outer flow stalled behind Still Electric (Ross Wolfenden).

Midway around the far turn, Cuz She Can (Daniel Dube) edged three wide, and Chancey Lady gave chase from the pocket, but Tug River Princess prevailed well in hand under Eric Goodell, winning by 1 1/4 lengths over Cuz She Can, whith Chancey Lady third.

Ross Croghan trains Tug River Princess for the Let It Ride Stables, the Robert Cooper Stables, and Jerry Silva. (Harrah's Chester)

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