Comeonover Hanover secured his first Open Trot victory of the season at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday afternoon as the Andy Gardner went wire-to-wire to spring the mild upset. Leon Bailey sat behind Comeonover Hanover who moved out to the early lead over a sloppy track in Monday’s $16,000 feature at the Spa. The seven year old moved quickly through a first quarter of 27.3 before getting a breather and backing things down to a half in 58 seconds. Comeonover Hanover battled the race’s favorite Delayed Hanover (Wally Hennessey) throughout the second half but rebuffed that one once and for all around the final turn before scoring in 1:57. Delayed Hanover, who was a beaten favorite for the fifth consecutive start, was a strong second to Comeonover Hanover while City Of Hope (Jimmy Devaux) earned the show spot. Comeonover Hanover, who paid $12 to win, is owned by Percy Elkins of Ontario, Canada.
Live racing continues on Tuesday afternoon at Saratoga with a matinee set to begin at 12pm.
Mike Sardella | Saratoga Casino Hotel | Saratoga Springs, NY
Jessica Hallett photo
