by john manzi for the
Billings Series
Northfield, Ohio—As
what often happens when several horses charge for the lead when the gate
springs on a double oval undoubtedly there will be some who never see the
pylons. And although that scenario occurred tonight in a Billings Trot at
Northfield Park, “Tiny Tim” Miller and Dominus Hanover overcame the overland
route and rallied to a 1:58.3 victory despite being parked the entire mile.
Perhaps it was because
Miller never rushed his charge away from the gate and was content to keep
Dominus Hanover near the back of the pack as William “Dusty” Rhoades cut swift
fractions of :28.3-:57.4 and 1:28 with Romeo and led the competition all the
way to the top of the stretch.
While Rhoades was showing
the way up front Miller was back in seventh position getting cover from United
Bi (Alesha “the Lethal Lady” Binkley). As the field neared the three quarters
Miller sent Dominus Hanover around United Bi and took aim at the leader
(Romeo). Picking up horses on the way Miller unleashed his charge and rallied
to a three-quarter length victory over Better Call Saul (“Chicago George”
Bonomo) who had enjoyed a covered journey from the half. Romeo held on for the
show dough.
Dominus Hanover, a
6-year-old Muscle Massive gelding owned by his driver, paid $6.20. For Miller,
it was his first seasonal driving victory and 46th of his amateur
career.
