Caution Signs parlayed the pocket ride to victory in Saturday’s feature at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.
The six-year-old son of Dream Away powered out to the early lead in the 1-1/16 mile, $11,000 Winners Over Pace at the Spa before yielding for the pocket ride behind rival Pappys Pal (Jim Devaux). Pappys Pal held the lead until about 10 yards before the finish line when Cautions Signs surged up the passing lane to score in 2:00.2 in the elongated distance feature. Pappys Pal came up second-best while Whogoesfirst (Stephane Bouchard) earned the show spot.
Caution Signs had late board backing and wound up as the race’s 2-5 betting favourite.
His win was the second on the card for trainer Jose Godinez and driver Bruce Aldrich Jr., who also teamed up for a victory with veteran pacer RU Ready To Rock (sired by Rocknroll Hanover).
Caution Signs in owned by Barry Charles of New Rochelle, New York.
(With files from Saratoga Raceway)