Chasethecloudsaway prevailed in the $15,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Tuesday (Dec. 7).
The Chris Petrelli-trained mare left the wings the 1-5 favourite in the six-horse field and left a bit to get away fourth in the early going. Driver Luke Hanners moved the star distaffer first-over at the half and she chipped away at the lead of rival Birch Island Betty before putting her away once and for all at the head of the stretch. Chasethecloudsaway stopped the timer in 1:55.1 to continue her winning ways. Birch Island Betty extended her streak of hitting the board in the Open to eight by finishing as the runner-up while invader Shecandance N earned the show spot.
The exacta and triple in the race paid $5.90 and $13.20, respectively, with the big favorite on top. Chasethecloudsaway is owned by David Del Pozzo of Methuen, Mass.
Live racing resumes on Sunday afternoon (Dec. 12) at Saratoga with a matinee beginning at 12 p.m. (EST). Prior to the race card, there will be an awards presentation taking place in the winner’s circle followed by a retirement ceremony for several 14-year-old horses as the season begins to wrap.
(Saratoga Casino Hotel)