Takter likes ‘Optimistic’ approach to NA Cup

At 1h26, on June 14, 2025 • By Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager

Nancy Takter has reason to feel hopeful about Captain Optimistic as the trainer gets her colt ready for Saturday’s C$1 million Grade 1 Pepsi North America Cup for 3-year-old male pacers at Woodbine Mohawk Park in Ontario.

Takter, already a two-time North America Cup winner, will send Captain Optimistic into Saturday’s final off a 1:50.2 win in his elimination this past Saturday at Mohawk. He will leave from post six with driver Dexter Dunn and is the 9-2 third choice on the morning line behind the event’s other two elim winners, Louprint at 7-5 and Lite Up The World at 4-1.

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