Last Bet prevails in Northville Downs feature

Last Bet (Bettor’s Delight – West of LA) and harness racing driver Marc St. Louis, Jr captured the Saturday night (Jul. 22) featured Open 1 Handicap in a time of 1:53.4.

Early leader Gabe the Babe put up fractions of 27.2, 57.0, and 1:25.0 to three-quarters when Commander Bob came to call first-up, towing Last Bet and Lying In Cash into the race from the back. As they went by three-quarters, Commander Bob tired sending Last Bet and Lying In Cash three wide. As they battled into the stretch, Last Bet prevailed with Lying In Cash settling for the place and Gabe the Babe tired to third.

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The win was Last Bet’s 15^th career victory and the five-year-old gelding is owned by Stacey Currie and trained by Danielle St. Louis.

Panther Time (Panther Hanover – Darling Katherine) swept by 1-5 favorite Oh K Man in the stretch of the Open 2 Pace in race six to win in a final clocking of 1:55 which was a new season’s best. Panther Time, who earned his 20^th career victory, is owned by Staci Malady and James Berry for trainer/driver Art McIlmurray. Oh K man settled for second and Dusto hung on for third.

Driver Kody Massey had a driving triple on the night and finished the weekend with 8 total driving wins at the Michigan oval.

Racing at The Ville resumes Friday (July 28) at 7 p.m. Friday night is dollar night featuring $1 live programs, $1 pop and popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer and hamburger and cheeseburger specials. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night until Sept. 30 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: US Trotting results.

by Ken Terpenning, for Northville Downs