A field of eight lined up behind the starter for the featured event at Wednesday afternoons harness racing meeting at Harrah's Philadelphia, a pace for non-winners of $15,000 in their last 5 starts.
The favorite at post time was Joe Pavia Jr. trainee Steelhead Hanover.
The 6-year-old son of Bettor's Delight was looking to rebound after a last place finish from post nine at Pocono in his last start.
At the start, the favorite was put into play immediately, settling for pocket position behind the speed of Jodi Siamis' Eighteen (Geo. Napolitano Jr.).
They remained first and second past the half (:54.3).
Morning line favorite Mcardle's Lightning (Scott Zeron) drove up to challenge for the lead, as they reached three quarters in 1:22.1.
Eighteen was able to quiet the bid of the first-over challenger, but was unable to stop the stretch surge of Steelhead Hanover (Tim Tetrick).
With a last quarter of :26.3, Steelhead Hanover won by a length, stopping the clock in 1:49.1. Eighteen did finish second, while Mcardles Lightning finished third.
It was the 20th career win for Steelhead Hanover ($4.40) in his 80th career start.
He is owned by Dijo Racing, Agc Stables, J. Barbera, and Pint Size Racing.
Driver Tim Tetrick continued his hot hand with 5 wins in the card.
Michael Bozich