Allywag Hanover upended Bulldog Hanover's latest world record attempt as he shot past the sport's fastest Standardbred in the stretch to win the highly anticipated $153,000 Allerage Farms Open Pace during The Red Mile's Grand Circuit closing day card on Sunday, Oct. 9.
“The name is cool,” said trainer and co-owner Graham Motion, who launched HRC in 2021 and had its first runners this year. “It would be nice if he turned out to be a good one with that name. I can’t remember who, but somebody in our operation came up with it. I think [John] was quite happy to have it. It’s in Marylou’s honor. The last race really worked out well, and we’re hoping he continues to go on and do well.”
The unofficial queen of the Spa City s social scene and the Queen of England had a few things in common: They were generally beloved within their respective realms, and adored horses especially polo ponies and thoroughbreds. They were also friends.
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