MacDonald Drives Odds On Mr Mamba to Win in $1-Million North America Cup
The win was MacDonald’s first in eight tries and gave Odds On Mr Mamba a 10th victory in 11 career starts.
- On Saturday, driver Mark MacDonald won the $1-million Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park, guiding Odds On Mr Mamba to a half-length victory in his eighth appearance at the prestigious race.
- After qualifying both horses in elimination races, MacDonald chose Odds On Mr Mamba over Sweet Lovin Lou, figuring the horse had a "big shot." Trainer Melanie Wrenn said they "worked on him a little bit and we rigged him up a tad different" for the final.
- Beau Jangles, the 3/5 favorite driven by Bob McClure, led early but finished third, while Brandon Blvd, driven by Dexter Dunn, secured second place. Odds On Mr Mamba surged down the stretch to earn the win in 1:48.1.
- Driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. guided Loua Dipa to victory in the Grade 1 $420,000 Fan Hanover, while MacDonald drove Miki And Minnie to a career-best win in the $320,000 Roses Are Red final on the same card.
- Reflecting on the milestone after eight attempts, MacDonald stated, "It's just a race that's so hard to win," adding he felt "so thankful" to drive on such a prestigious stage and "so lucky to be here.
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