The participants in Buffalo Raceway's $21,918 Open Handicap Trot on Friday, June 13 couldn't deal with Dealin With Dewey as he upended Makes Me Charlie by four lengths in a snappy 1:56.2 over the fast track.

Sent off as the heavy favourite from his assigned seven post, Dealin With Dewey and driver Jim Morrill Jr. managed to gain the lead after a brief tussle with El Toro Loco (Kevin Cummings). Once settling on the lead, Dealin With Dewey cruised through fractions of :28.1, :58.2 and 1:27.3 as El Toro Loco stalked from the pocket.

Heading around the final turn, Dealin With Dewey enjoyed a 2-1/2-length lead and saw that extended as Mercutio (Drew Monti) broke stride on his first-over journey. That bobble erased the hopes anyone had as Dealin With Dewey cruised home for the victory. Makes Me Charlie (James McNeight Jr.) picked up the pieces for second while Wolinak (John Cummings Jr.) was third.

Owned and trained by Sara Baillargeon of Guelph, Ont., Dealin With Dewey (Wheelin N Dealin-Rockin With Dewey) is a seven-year-old gelding that has won five times in 14 outings this year -- including three of his five stateside starts in the Buffalo Open class. His 22nd career win lifted his bankroll over $385,000. He paid $3.40 to win.

Drew Monti led the way in the sulky on the afternoon card with four wins with Morrill Jr. having three and Joseph Chindano Jr. and Kevin Cummings getting two each.

Racing will resume on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with a 13-race card.

(With files from Buffalo Raceway)