K Ryan Bluechip held off all subsequent challenges and persevered to win the $18,500 Open Pace in 1:51.2 on Saturday, October 21 at Hollywood Dayton Raceway.

The even money favorite, a five-year-old son of Art Major driven by Dan Noble, held off Whataboy charging home for second and Doctor Carter to cop his 11th victory this season and 23rd of his career. Lucky Lime, travelling first-over, finished fourth, while My Buddy Ninkster finished fifth.

The winner’s share pushed the Virgil Morgan Jr.-trainee's lifetime bounty over the $300,000 plateau. K Ryan Bluechip is owned by Carl Howard, Bruce and Trish Soulsby, and Alan Weisenberg. Driven by Dan Noble, he paid $4.00 to win.

(With files from Dayton Raceway)