For the second consecutive week, Betabcool N prevailed in the Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

The Jose Godinez-trained distaffer parlayed a pocket trip to victory last week, but on Friday night went right out to the early lead. Owning lap one to the tune of first half fractions of :28.1 and 59 seconds, Betabcool N faced her first test approaching three-quarters when Tempus Seelster (Billy Dobson) rushed up on the outside. Betabcool N reeled Tempus Seelster in to prevail in last week’s $12,000 Open and with the roles somewhat reversed on Friday night, the result was the same. Betabcool N, the race’s 1-2 betting favourite, scored in 1:55.4 while Tempus Seelster was the runner-up. Mydelight Bluechip (Ben Mcneil) earned the show spot.

The victory was the fourth in 2018 for Betabcool N in just six starts. The eight-year-old Bettors Delight mare is owned by Blindswitch Racing Stable.

The evening’s driving star was Billy Dobson, who piloted seven winners on the card.

(With files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)