Lachie Maguire N Lunges To Open Win

Published: October 6, 2018 09:12 pm EDT

Lachie Maguire N, the 4-5 favourite, powered to the early lead, sat pocket and popped out in the stretch to take the $18,000 Open Pace in 1:51.4 on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

The Jose Godinez trainee yielded the lead to Jk Panache heading to the opening quarter and sat put through a :56.1 opening half. Bruce Aldrich Jr. continued to keep Lachie Maguire N right behind Jk Panache as he passed three-quarters in 1:23.3 but then pulled the favourite into the stretch, surpassing the leader at the wire to win. Deetzy finished third.

The son of Bettor's Delight returned $17.60 to win.

Live racing continues on Sunday, Oct. 7 at Saratoga with a matinee starting at 12:15 p.m.

(With files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)

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