Open shock as Roxy delivers

Racy Roxy A was a two-time winner of the Fillies and Mares at Saratoga Casino Hotel in 2025.

The Rob Harmon-trained mare spent the early part of her ’26 campaign battling the top mares at the Spa before dropping in company and recording a pair of victories. On Monday, Racy Roxy A was back in the Open and drew post two for her try in the $16,500 feature for the ladies.

Jay Randall moved the Harmon trainee out to the early lead and cruised through comfortable first-half fractions of 28.1 and 57.3 before being met with the challenge of co-favored Soft Shot (Kyle Swift).

Soft Shot, a two-time winner of the Open in her first season competing at Saratoga, got a tough trip first-over on upset-minded Racy Roxy A who checked in at three quarters in 1:25.4. Racy Roxy A put the co-favorite away but had to contend with One More Bet (Brett Beckwith) who sat the pocket every step of the way.

That rival, who was making her debut in the Open, closed quickly in the passing lane before coming up just a nose shy in a photo. Racy Roxy A stopped the timer in 1:55 to secure the upset at odds of 9-1.

RACY ROXY A REPLAY

One More Bet was the runner-up while Soft Shot earned the show spot. Racy Roxy A completed a double for the Rob Harmon stable while driver Jay Randall piloted three winners on the Monday card. 

Live racing continues on Tuesday with a matinee that begins at 12pm. Race one will feature a Pick Five carryover of $5,511. The Pick Five is a 50 cent wager. Race two begins the $1 Pick Four which will have a carryover of $1,757.

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

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway