The $9,500 Open Pace highlighted the Saturday night (Oct. 7) harness racing program at The Ville and it did not disappoint with a lot of early action that resulted in closer Another Daily Copy (Somebeachsomewhere ā Court Stenographer) and driver Drew Neill storming home to win in 1:54.4, the fastest mile on the night.
As the field left the car, the speedy Coalford Bythesea shot out for the lead but was tackled on the backstretch by Oh K Man past the quarter in 27.1. Another Daily Copy got parked out in sixth to the quarter but immediately pushed forward going to the half in 56.4. The 10-year-old gelding then cleared going to the backstretch, tripped the beam to three-quarters in 1:25.2 and went on to win holding on by a half-length over runner-up Coalford Bythesea who shook loose late, Panther Time closed well for third.
ANOTHER DAILY COPY REPLAY
For Another Daily Copy, it was his 38th career victory and he now totes career purse earnings of $742,571. He is owned by Melvin Fink and trained by Paul Holzman.
Driver Kody Massey had a driving hat trick and Lindsay Moen and Justin Irvine had driving doubles. Trainer Paul Cloer, Jr. had a training double on the night.
Northville Downs resumes racing on Friday (Oct 13) with a first post time of 7 p.m. Friday is dollar night at The Ville with $1 pop, live programs and popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer and hamburger and cheeseburger specials. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night through November 25 with a 7 p.m. post time. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248.924.2073.
For complete race results, click here:Ā US Trotting results.
by Ken Terpenning, for Northville DownsĀ