Trainer Kyle Spagnola continued his strong start to the new Saratoga Casino Hotel meet, winning Tuesday's (March 2) featured $8,000 conditioned pace with Rollinwithambition ($11.20).
Rollinwithambition powered out from his inside post to secure the early lead, and he never looked back from there, winning his 2021 debut in 1:57.1.
Jimmy Devaux drove the five-year-old Roll With Joe gelding, who picked up right where he left off after hitting the board in 19 of his 24 starts last season, for Spagnola Racing LLC.
Last year's driving and training champions — Billy Dobson and Gary Levine — teamed up for a pair of wins on the card. Dobson guided Levine trainees Furious Beach and Hestherightstuff as part of a driving grand slam. On Wednesday, the pair will team up with Bontz N, who takes centre stage in the featured $11,000 Fillies and Mares Open. First post is set for 12 noon.
(with files from Saratoga Casino Hotel)