The Good Doctor impresses at Saratoga

The Good Doctor (American Ideal) is establishing himself as a formidable Open Pacer in the first month of the harness racing season at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

The Jaymes McAssey trainee won the first Open of the 2025 campaign on Feb 2 and followed that effort up with a strong second-place finish in his second start. On Sunday, The Good Doctor was the 2-1 second-choice in the wagering and had Shawn Gray in the sulky when he swung to the outside to take on longshot leader Just Plain Loco (Jimmy Devaux). The five year old powered right by and opened up an insurmountable lead around the final turn before scoring a nearly three-length victory in a mile clocked in 1:54.1. Mansome (Ron Cushing) was the longest shot on the board at odds of 44-1 when he closed to finish second while Just Plain Loco held on for third. The Good Doctor, who is owned by Morrison Racing Stables, paid $6.80 to win and led an exacta and triple that returned $191.50 and $913, respectively. Reinsman Jimmy Devaux piloted six winners on the Sunday card including three for trainer Andrew Adamczyk who had four victories on the afternoon in total. 

THE GOOD DOCTOR REPLAY

Live racing continues on Monday afternoon with a matinee that begins at Noon. 

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway