Waldron Strikes Gold with Chantilly Russ at Hoosier Park
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Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron returned to the winner’s circle in style at Harrah’s Hoosier Park, steering pacer Chantilly Russ to victory on a busy evening in the sulky.
Competing on the competitive Indiana oval, Waldron delivered a clinical drive in Race 11 to claim top honours in the Pace class.
Partnering Chantilly Russ, the Bermudian reinsman paced his challenge to perfection, driving the horse across the line in 1:55.3 to hold off the chasing pack and secure a hard-earned victory.
Earlier on the card, Waldron got his evening under way in Race 2 behind the trotter Winning Vibes.
Contesting a sharp Trot class event, Waldron guided Winning Vibes to a respectable fourth-place finish, clocking a solid time of 1:57.2 to lay the foundation for his later triumph.
The victory aboard Chantilly Russ marks another positive chapter in Waldron’s North American campaign, demonstrating his sharp tactical touch as he continues to make his mark on the US harness racing circuit.