Hellabalou captured the $375,000 final of the 55th edition of the Delvin Miller Adios Pace for the Orchids Saturday at The Meadows, posting a winning time of 1 minute, 48.4 seconds.
Hall of Fame driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Eddie Dennis each claimed their first Adios title.
Rockyroad Hanover finished second, 1-1/4 lengths back, and Water Sports Teen took third.
Starting in post 5, Hellabalou used an inside thrust to pull ahead.
“I was pretty sure the pocket would hold up,” Tetrick said. “Getting to the quarter in 26 wasn’t too bad, and Joe’s horse looked really strong when I let him go. I thought if he could take me there for a little bit, it would be great.”
Dennis added: “When I saw him get to the front and Joe was still wide, I thought we were in a good spot because I know he’ll shoot up the inside real fast. I told Tim he’s as sure-footed as anything you’ll ever sit behind. Don’t ever worry about him putting in a step.”
Congratulations to the connections of HELLABALOU! #Adios21 @tetrickracing @TheMSOA #harnessracing pic.twitter.com/c89wTt4Rf0
— U.S. Trotting Assn. (@USTrotting) July 31, 2021
