Alsace Hanover Big in Adios

Alsace Hanover closed hard to win the 45^th Delvin Miller Adios in a world record 1:48.3, lowering the record he set last week in the elimination. Custard The Dragon came up short, finishing second and Real Special was third.

Powerful Mist left for the lead, with “Custard” sitting in second and “Real” sat third. “Mist” went the quarter in :26.1. Custard was in second and Real was in third. “Alsace” came first over at the three-eighths and gave cover to Wind Me Up.

Alsace was challenging Mist at the half, which went in 53.3 (:27.2). Alsace cleared the lead at the five-eighths and Mist was in second. Custard was boxed in third. “Wind” was stuck first over at three-quarters in 1:20.3 (:27).

Alsace was drawing away in the stretch, while Custard came into the passing lane and Hugadragon was closing six wide. But they could not catch Alsace. Custard held off Real to finish second and “Hug” settled for fourth.

“He felt just as good as he did last week,” driver Ron Pierce said.

“He keeps getting better and better,” said trainer Tony O’Sullivan. “I think he was ready for these races.”

Alsace Hanover returned $4.40 to win. He went the mile in 1:48.3, a lifetime mark and a world record.