A field of eight open pacers lined up behind the starting gate for the featured event at the harness racing meeting on Sunday afternoon (May 10) from Harrah's Philadelphia, going for a purse of $30,000.
The wagering public made Bamond Racing's Mach It So (Tim Tetrick) the even money favorite.
The 5-year-old son of Mach Three was coming off of a fifth place finish in the Levy final at Yonkers.
He was forwardly placed from post six, powering his way to the lead just after the quarter (26.2).
Canadian shipper Alexa's Jackpot (Scott Zeron) sat the pocket, while Bank's and Layfield's Getitoffyourchest (Brett Miller) supplied the first-over challenge.
After Mach It So put away the challenge of Getitoffyourchest, he had to deal with the fresh legs of the pocket-sitter.
Mach It So battled Alexa's Jackpot down the stretch, with the latter narrowly winning, stopping the clock in 1:49.3.
It was a lifetime's best performance for the Marty Fine trainee, who is also part-owner with Highland Thoroughbred Farms.
The 5-year-old son of Million Dollar Cam picked up his eleventh career win out of fifty-six starts. He paid $13.00.
Ron Burke trainee Clear Vision (Matt Kakaley) finished third.
Michael Bozich