Lets Go Jude went coast-to-coast in the $13,571 featured race on Wednesday, March 12 at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
The five-year-old gelded son of JK Endofanera and Latest Design joined the Andy Gardner stable last month, making two starts at the Spa before Wednesday’s race where he drew the rail. Lets Go Jude made the most of his inside post, charging to an early lead with a fast opening quarter in :27.4. Driver Billy Dobson gave the even-money favourite a breather before reaching the half in :57.4.
The outer tier struggled to make up ground on Lets Go Jude, who never faced a serious challenge as he cruised to a comfortable 1:55.1 victory for his first win since joining the Gardner barn. Jones Beach De Vie (Aaron Byron) closed strongly to finish second for the fourth consecutive week, while Fall In Line (Leon Bailey), the pocket-sitter throughout, earned the show spot.
Lets Go Jude is owned by Frank Brundle of East Garafraxa, Ont. The pacer paid $4 to win.
Live harness racing at Saratoga resumes on Sunday, March 16 with a matinee beginning at 12 p.m.
(With files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)