On Saturday, August 12, Titus Seelster won again in the $18,000 Open Pace, winning in 1:52.2 at odds of 4-1.
The Jackie Greene-trained pacer got the lead with relative ease. After having things his own way in a first half paced in :56.2, Titus Seelster faced a stiff challenge from rival Panocchio, who turned up the pressure while grinding first over. As those two did battle, He’s A Locksat in the pocket before flying up the passing lane. It was he and Titus Seelster that would battle to the line. Separated by the slimmest of margins on the wire, Titus Seelster got the best of longshot He’s A Lock over the "good" track. Panocchio earned the show spot.
Titus Seelster paid $10.60 to win in the six-horse Open. Titus Seelster, who was driven to victory by Frank Coppola Jr for owner Kellogg Racing Stables LLC. He won for the ninth time this season.
Live racing resumes at Saratoga on Tuesday night with a 7:05pm first scheduled post.
(With files from Saratoga Harness)