Winbak Speed much the best at Harrah's Chester

Winbak Speed ($3.40) proved much the best in Thursday night’s Finian Hanover at Harrah’s Chester, turning away Proper Respect at the head of the stretch and winning in 1:51.2.

The 6-year-old Village Jove gelding settled behind Domition Hanover (Eric Goodell) and Proper Respect (Tony Morgan) on the first turn before quickly brushing to the front. Driver Brandon Givens commented, "As soon as Tony cleared, I wanted to get to the front before anyone else made a move. That way, I could set my own pace."

Despite pressure from Proper Respect up the backstretch and into the far turn, Givens remained confident. "He’s a horse who never gets tired, and I knew I had another strong quarter. I was just on cruise control." Winbak Speed held Proper Respect at bay to win in 1:51.2.

Domitian Hanover closed up the open stretch for second, and Proper Respect faded to third.

Sunday’s card features a pair eliminations for the second annual Betsy Ross Mares Pace. Four Starzz Meliss (Luc Ouellette) ships in from Woodbine to headline the first elimination alongside My Little Dragon (Brian Sears). The second elimination will pit Martha Maxine (Andy Miller), Darlin’s Delight (Yannick Gingras), and Southwind Tempo (Tim Tetrick). Post time for the Sunday card at Harrah’s Chester is 1:15 p.m. eastern time. (Harrah's Chester)

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