Secret Muscle owned trained and driven by Charlie Ward of Hanover got the night rolling winning the first race of the harness racing season as the 4/5 favorite.
The 4 year old son of Muscle Mass got away second from the outside post and stayed behind Attitude to Burn until just before the ¾ pole when he took over the lead. The 2 trotters battled down the stretch with Secret Muscle coming out on top by just under a length.
There were several great finishes on the Saturday card including a 4 wide battle down the stretch in Race 5 eventually won by Lawmen Reign, owned trained and driven by Ross Battin of Monkton.
Bruce Richardson, Brad Forward and Clark Stacey each piloted 2 horses to victories on the night, and the Tendr-pizza mile was won by Terry Fritz who owns trains and drives last year's horse of the year, Preppy Art who won the nightcap in easy fashion in 1:58.4.
Hanover Raceway plays host to Pepsi night at the races next Saturday June 11th.
Close to 2,000 dollars in prizes will be given away include a Patio Set, BBQ, Lawn Mower, Golf Equipment and more.
Post time next Saturday night is 7:15pm.