Fringed made his return to the track a winning one in Monday’s feature at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Dan Daley trains and drives the five year old trotter who made his 2026 debut in the $16,500 Open Trot and Fringed flashed early speed to take an immediate lead after the start. Trotting unopposed in a first half of 57.1, Fringed was met with the challenge of the odds-on favorite Platinum As (Aaron Byron) who got to within a length of the leader past three quarters in 1:26.3. Fringed showed no signs of any rust as he held strong late in the mile to secure a victory in 1:56.2 and register his first Open win at the Spa. Platinum As came up second-best while But Why (Jimmy Devaux), who came in off back-to-back wins in the Open, closed to finish third. Fringed paid $14.64 to win in the mild upset.
Live racing continues on Tuesday at Saratoga with a matinee that starts at 12pm.
Mike Sardella | Saratoga Casino Hotel | Saratoga Springs, NY
Jessica Hallett photo
