Juxta Cowgirl, I Get It claim victories at Northville Downs

The Friday (Aug. 4) harness racing spotlights at Northville Downs were on races five and six as 9-year-old pacing mare Juxta Cowgirl (Relentless Yankee – Juxtaposition) and driver/trainer Art McIlmurray captured the Mares Open Handicap Pace in 1:55.1 by two and three-quarters lengths while I Get It (Dontyouforgetit – Less Stress) captured the Open Trot with owner/trainer/driver Bob Rowland in 1:57.4, an easy victory.

In the Mares Open Pace, Art McIlmurray and Juxta Cowgirl did the give and go early with Delightful Summer and Drew Neill before setting sail on her seven rivals and never looking back, as her back class prevailed. Cousin Margie closed well for second while Skyway Rockatop snagged the show dough.

JUXTA COWGIRL REPLAY

The victory was the 53^rd of Juxta Cowgirl’s career. She is owned by Rick Howles.

In the co-featured Open Trot, I Get It and Bob Rowland went coast-to-coast cruising to a widening three and a quarter lengths victory over second place finisher Saulsgood with Holton hanging on for third.

It was the 57^th career win for I Get It and his fifth win on the season.

I GET IT REPLAY

Driver Art McIlmurray had a driving double on the night.

Racing at The Ville resumes Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 7pm with a 9-race program.

Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night from now until September 30^th  with a 7pm 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: US Trotting results.

by Ken Terpenning, for Northville Downs