Lying In Cash and driver Jason Merriman took the Saturday night (May 27) $10,800 featured Open Handicap Pace at Northville Downs after a two-week freshener.
The seven-year-old son of Aracache Hanover scored in wire-to-wire fashion and drew off to win by 4-1/4 lengths. After blazing fractions of :26.4, :55.4 and 1:23.4, he stopped the timer in 1:53. It established a season’s best mark for the gelding and marked the 31st victory of his career. The win pushed his career earnings to $207,650. Freds Nightmare settled for place and Commander Bob got up for third.
Lying In Cash is bred, owned and trained in Michigan by Techia Lohmann.
Driver Kody Massey had four driving wins on the night while driver Drew Neill had a driving double and Paul Cloer Jr. had a training double.
Racing at The Ville resumes Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. (EDT). Friday night is dollar night with $1 live programs, $1 pop, $1 popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer, as well as hamburger and cheeseburger specials.
Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night from now until Sept. 30 with a 7 p.m. post time. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248-924-2073.
(Northville Downs)