Ex New Zealand pacer upsets at 16-1

Itsallaboutfaith N (Captaintreacherous) sprung the harness racing upset in the Sunday feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

The eight year old veteran wasted little time powering out to the early lead under the guidance of reinsman Shawn Gray. Itsalltheaboutfaith N sizzled through a first quarter in 26.4 before backing it down slightly through a half in 57 seconds.

The competition was stiff in the $15,000 Open Pace but whenever tested, Itsallaboutfaith N had the answers. The Gareth Dowse-trained pacer scored in 1:54.3 to surprise at odds of 16-1. Invader Jett Star A (Ron Cushing) toughed it out first-over in the feature and held on to finish second while 2025 Open stalwart The Good Doctor (Brett Beckwith) closed from post eight to earn the show spot.

The victory was the third in five seasonal tries for Itsallaboutfaith N whose first two wins in ’25 came while competing in the Batavia Downs Open.

The New Zealander is owned by P T Stable of Brick, NJ. Itsallaboutfaith N paid $34 to win and led an exacta and triple that returned $164.50 and $768 (on $2 wagers), respectively. 

ITSALLABOUTFAITH N REPLAY

Live racing continues on Monday afternoon with a matinee beginning at 12pm.  

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway