Artful Way took the featured pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel for the second week in a row, winning the $18,000 Open Pace in 1:52.2.
The Jackie Greene trainee got away last in the seven-horse feature, sitting patiently as Dancin Yankee and co-favoured Deetzy battled for the lead. With the dueling leaders clocking three-quarters in 1:23.2, driver Frank Coppola Jr. moved Artful Way out of last, nine lengths off the lead, and rushed past the temposetters to win. Dancin Yankee finished second, while Deetzy was third.
Artful Way, sent the 8-5 second choice, paid $5.20 to win.
Live racing continues on Sunday, October 8 at Saratoga with a matinee set to begin at 12:15pm. There is a Monday, October 9 matinee scheduled as well with the Columbus Day program also starting at 12:15pm.
(With files from Saratoga Harness)