Leading lady Pulling off the 34-1 upset in Saturday’s third at Woodbine Mohawk Park was anything but small potatoes for Barb Lahey. The 4-year-old daughter of Big Jim–Stonebridge Loyal showed tremendous grit and resolve en route to the 1 ¾-length triumph with Daryl Thiessen in tow. Trained by Michael Kwietniowski, who co-owns the bay pacer with Arthur Rey, Barb Lahey is now 2-4-1 with nearly $85,000 banked across 35 starts. She paid $71.10. Barb Lahey. New Image Media Command performance It was a banner start to the four-year-old Graduate Series for Ayeaye Captain Deo, who with Bob McClure in the race bike, captured the first pacing fixture in a career-best 1:47.3 at 25-1. The dazzling 1 ¾-length triumph in race nine on Saturday night at Mohawk was the third from six starts this season for the son of Captaintreacherous–Oceania, who stands at 10-5-7 with over $410,000 in prizes from 33 lifetime starts. Trained by Garry Merner for owner Gino Toscani, Ayeaye Captain Deo paid $52. Ayeaye Captain Deo. New Image Media All-star effort Allstar Willow, sent on her way as the 46-1 longest shot on the tote board, led from start to finish in Sunday evening’s sixth race. With Tyler Borth at the controls, the daughter of All Bets Off, owned by Triple S Equine, paced home in :28.4 to secure a one-length score in a time of 1:56.1. Trained by Jacob Roberts, the four-year-old mare is now 9-11-14 from 59 career starts, along with $61,888 in purse earnings. Allstar Willow paid $94.40 for her latest trip to the winner’s circle. Allstar Willow. New Image Media Share This:Share
