Breeders Crown champion Loyal Opposition dominated the $100,000 final of the Ann Vonian aged mare pace Saturday night, one of eight state-bred harness racing championships decided on Super Night at Balmoral Park.
The 1-5 favorite cruised to a stakes-record mile time of 1:49 4/5 for a seven-length victory.
Sherrie’s Delight continued his supremacy of the 3-year-old colt ICF trotting division, drawing off in the $105,000 Su Mac Lad Final for his 10th season victory in 12 starts. Tony Morgan guided the first of two winning favorites to a career-best 1:55 3/5 mile.
The $105,000 Lady Ann Reed Championship for second-season state-bred trotting fillies also went as expected when 4-5 choice Victor’s Pursuit also posted a 1:55 3/5.
Another heavy favorite clicked in $200,000 Grandma Ann Final for sophomore pacing fillies as 2-5 choice Brianna Joy rolled to her fifth straight win.
In the $260,000 Orange and Blue Filly showdown, My Metallica had little trouble, giving Morgan his second championship.
The $100,000 Dan Patch Final for aged male pacers had an upset when King Johnny closed fast at 6-1 odds to win in 1:51.