The $12,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace was the featured event on the Tuesday, July 18 program at Running Aces, and it produced a record result.
Six-year-old mare Magnifique, by Tell All, turned in a stellar performance in 1:52.4 to get up at the wire and return a record $232.20 for every $2 plunked down on a ‘win’ wager.
Owner/trainer Gerald Longo was in the sulky behind Magnifique and guided her away from the gate in seventh from Post 2. Longo would go on to pick up second-over cover and followed it into the skirmish, as his mount was charted in fourth as the field turned for home. Longo then sent his mare charging between horses to get up at the wire and post a head victory and a record mutuel payoff. Race favourite Gold Star Mysti (driven by James Yoder) completed the $747.60 exacta and 16-1 longshot Hare To Eternity (Steve Wiseman) rounded out the trifecta which was worth $6,246.60.
Also on the card, a $13,000 Minnesota-sired two-year-old trotting event as won by SB Fine And Dandy ($8.80); a $9,600 Minnesota-sired two-year-old pacing event was won by filly Ellamennopee ($17.20); the $10,000 Open Handicap Trot was won by Banker Volo.
The track’s 20-cent Jackpot Pick 5 carryover now sits at $13,321.19 and will highlight the wagering menu for this coming Saturday night (July 22). First-race post time is 6:00 p.m.
(With files from Running Aces)