$48,000 Open Pace won by long shot

Jack’s Legend N posted a 14-1 upset in Monday night’s (October 11) harness racing featured $48,000 Open Handicap Pace at Yonkers Raceway.

Starting from the outside post seven and driven by Matt Kakaley, Jack’s Legend N floated away from the gate and was able to find a seat in third while None Bettor A and Mark MacDonald blasted to the top from post three and cut out opening-half fractions of 26.4 and 55.2.

Late on the third turn, Kakaley gave Jack’s Legend N his first-over marching orders, and he was able to get into second before None Bettor A hit three-quarters in 1:22.4.

Jack’s Legend N remained on the rim around the last turn and into the lane, but in mid-stretch he was able to forge his way by None Bettor A. Jack’s Legend N’s work wasn’t done, though, as 4-5 favorite Splash Brother, piloted by Tyler Buter, was closing in. However, Jack’s Legend N dug in and fought off Splash Brother by a head in a 1:50.3 mile. Dragon Said, steered by Joe Bongiorno, was the third-place finisher.

Trainer Josh Green also co-owns Jack’s Legend N, a 7-year-old Bettor’s Delight gelding, with partners Rich Lombardo Racing LLC., David Kryway, and Eric Good. Jack’s Legend N posted his 26th career victory, and he has now earned $635,777. He paid $30.00 to win and was atop a $166.00 exacta and a $521.00 trifecta.

JACK LEGEND N’S REPLAY

Including Jack’s Legend N’s surprise, post-time favorites went zero-five overall during Monday night’s Pick 5 sequence. As a result, there were no winning tickets in the Pick 5, triggering a $5,893.44 carryover and a $15,000 guaranteed pool in the wager on Tuesday night (October 12). Additionally, there’s a carryover of $2,866.06 in the Pick 6.

The guarantee in the Pick 5 is being offered as part of the United States Trotting Association’s Strategic Wagering Program. The Pick 5, which begins in race five, and the Pick 6, which starts in race three, both have a takeout rate of 20 percent.

Yonkers Raceway’s 12-race program on Tuesday kicks off at 7:15 p.m. The featured event comes up in the seventh and is the $50,000 final of the Pop-Up Series for older pacing males.

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From Yonkers Raceway