Artful Way Wins Again At Saratoga

Published: December 9, 2017 11:46 pm EST

Artful Way continued his dominance of the Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel as the Jackie Greene trainee won the $19,500 Open Pace on Saturday, December 9, making it his ninth feature victory of the season.

Launching to the lead, Artful Way was in front through a :26.1 opening quarter. Leading driver Frank Coppola Jr. let the 3-5 betting favourite roll to the half in :54.3, coasting the final half to a 1:51.2 victory on a snowy night in Saratoga. The Wayfaring Man came from last to finish second, and Deetzy finished third.

This was Artful Way’s ninth Open victory of the year, his 14th win overall this season and the 34th in now 100 lifetime starts.

Live racing continues on Sunday, December 10 with a matinee beginning at 12:15pm.

(With files from Saratoga Harness)

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