Deaks Cici Barr set a new lifetime mark in Thursday’s feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel in what was a big day for driver Jimmy Devaux.
Devaux has been red hot of late and chose Deaks Cici Barr over another one of the major dangers in the $9,300 feature for New York sired trotters.
The daughter of Armbro Barron proved to be the correct one as the seven-year-old mare who has been on top of her game since coming to Saratoga late last month continued her own hot streak. The George Deak-trained trotter put in her best career performance in her local debut in June scoring in 1:57.3 while upsetting at odds of 30-1.
Following a second place finish last week, Deaks Cici Barr was the 6-5 public choice on Thursday as she scored an impressive victory in 1:56.4. The win was one of five on the card for Devaux who currently sits in fifth in the local driver standings.
Live racing continues on Friday night at Saratoga with a 6:45 p.m. first post.
(Plainridge Park)