Team Beckwith take Open Pace

Harness racing driver Brett Beckwith and trainer Mark Beckwith have been sitting atop their respective standings at Saratoga Casino Hotel in recent weeks and the father-son combo teamed up for another pair of victories on Saturday night (April 13) including one in the feature.

Little Willy (Up The Credit) came into Saturday’s Open Pace off a win last week (April 6) in which he won in the condition ranks. The six-year-old drew post three for his try in the $15,000 featured event this weekend and wound up coming first-over on the race’s favorite, last week’s Open winner Heaven On High N (Larry Stalbaum).

Little Willy took it to the favorite and wore him down after three-quarters in 1:23.4. Lanjo Lee (Jay Randall) followed the cover of Little Willy but came up a half-length shy of reeling him in in a mile clocked in 1:54.

Little Willy paid $13 to win and led an exacta with Lanjo Lee second that returned $58.50. Heaven On High N earned the show spot and rounded out a $150 trifecta.

LITTLE WILLY REPLAY

Little Willy is owned by his trainer Mark Beckwith who had a pair of victories on the Saturday card as he and leading driver son Brett teamed up for a score with Youaremyrock later on the program.

Brett Beckwith scored five wins on the night, a feat he has been accomplishing with regularity these days at the Spa.

Live racing continues on Sunday afternoon with a matinee that starts at noon.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway