58-1 longshot takes feature at The Spa

Duckdodgendive (Deweycheatumnhowe), the longest odds on the tote board at 58-1, was able to handle a class hike in capturing the $15,575 harness racing feature trot at Saratoga Raceway Sunday (April 16).

The 9^th race main event saw race favorite Beerthirty K (Billy Dobson) go out to the early lead with Duckdodgendive and driver Brett Beckwith leaving from post seven and getting to the lead at the first quarter in :28.2.

Duckdodgendive led the field to the half mile in :57.4. Then popping out from third place to come first-over was Bold Creation and driver Leon Bailey and they charged right up and actually had the lead on the outside as they passed the three-quarters in 1:26.4.

As they raced around the final turn Duckdodgendive dug in and would not let Bold Creation clear, taking back command of the race and then was able to go on to win by one length in 1:56.3. Makadushin N Cheez (Jim Devaux) was second with Comeonover Hanover (Luke Hanners) third.

DUCKDODGENDIVE REPLAY

It was the second straight win and third victory of the year for Duckdodgendive. The five-year-old gelding paid $119.000 to win. He is trained by Laurie Tranowicz, who also owns and bred the horse.

For complete race results, click here.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink