But Why recorded his fourth Open Trot victory of the season on Monday, May 18 when Saratoga Raceway's defending Horse of the Year went coast-to-coast in the afternoon's $24,658 feature.

Reinsman Jimmy Devaux moved But Why out to the early lead where he cruised unopposed through first-half fractions of :27.4 and :57.2. The even-money favourite looked strong every step of the way and opened up a bit past three-quarters in 1:26.1 before putting the finishing touches on his fourth seasonal score stopping the timer in 1:55.1. Last week’s Open winner, Ordained (Billy Dobson), closed well to be second while Platinum As (Aaron Byron) came on to finish third. 

Scott Mongeon trains the five-year-old But Why, who has followed up his award-winning campaign with a strong 2026 season in which he has hit the board in all eight starts including his four Open scores. The Crazy Wow-Porque gelding is owned by Steve and Laura Stewart of Petersburgh, New York. 

Live racing at Saratoga continues on Tuesday, May 19 with a matinee that starts at 12 p.m.  

(With files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)