Open Trot to 6-1 Designer Specs again

Designer Specs (Full Count – Avalon Hall) and harness racing driver Skip DeMull captured the $9,500 Open Trot in 1:57.3 Friday (Oct. 20) night at Northville Downs.

The Open Trot was featured on the Friday night program, and it did not disappoint. It shaped up like a replay of last week’s race as the betting favorite, Herecomescharlie B with driver Dan Venier, came first up past the quarter in :28 seconds, clearing past early leader Saulsgood just by the half in :57.2.

Designer Specs, who got away from the car in 9^th, came second over at the half and the battle ensued to the backstretch. But just like last week, Designer Specs rolled right past Herecomescharlie B to take the lead and she never looked back. They went by three-quarters in 1:26.4 and finished the mile in 1:57.3 with a one length final margin of victory over a hard-charging Omyheart who was second and Holton who also closed well for third.

Designer Specs notched her 31^st  career win. Jay Weller trains Designer Specs and she is owned by Louise and Jay Weller. She paid $15.40 to win.

DESIGNER SPECS REPLAY

Driver Kody Massey captured a driving hat trick on the program and trainer Chris Allen enjoyed a training  double on the rainy night.

Racing at The Ville resumes Saturday (Oct 21) at 7 p.m. with a 10-race program starting at 7 p.m. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night through November 25 with a 7 p.m. post time. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248.924.2073.

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

by Ken Terpenning, for Northville Downs