Custard Dolce prevails in Saratoga stretch duel

Custard Dolce (Custard The Dragon) scored an Open win in her local debut at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Sunday afternoon.

Jacob Cutting catch-drove the four year old for trainer Jackie Greene who wound up starting from post two following a scratch in the $16,500 Fillies and Mares Open.

Last week’s Open runner-up Swedish Starlet N (Matt Athearn) cut the mile in the Sunday feature and traveled unopposed in a soft first half in 58.2.

Custard Dolce, who got away third, swung to the outside with about 3/8 of a mile remaining and powered up to challenge Swedish Starlet N as those two engaged in a heavy-duty battle past three quarters in 1:27.2.

Custard Dolce reigned supreme in the stretch to secure the victory in her first Spa start, stopping the timer in 1:56.2. Swedish Starlet N finished second for the second consecutive week while Waitforever N (Brett Beckwith) earned the show spot.

CUSTARD DOLCE REPLAY

Custard Dolce, who is owned by Kellogg Racing Stables, paid $5.88 to win in what was her 2026 debut. 

Live racing continues on Monday with a matinee that begins at 12pm.  

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway