Billy Dobson wins five including feature

With no Fillies and Mares Open on the docket on Tuesday afternoon (April 16) at Saratoga Casino Hotel, an $11,500 event for fillies and mares served as the harness racing feature.

Pacing mare Truly (Sweet Lou) was the public’s even-money betting favorite in the race after drawing post two and adding lasix for the try. Billy Dobson piloted the Andy Sardella-trained distaffer who wasted little time moving to the front in the feature.

Truly clicked off a fast :27.2 first panel before backing it down some and reaching the half in :57.2. The favorite’s main threat came in the stretch when pocket-sitting Luck B Mine (Mcgwire Sowers) closed up the inside.

The chase proved futile as Truly stopped the timer in 1:55 for her fifth win in nine seasonal starts. Luck B Mine completed an exacta that paid $26.60 while longshot HS Shauna (Jordan Derue) earned the show spot and rounded out a $701 triple.

TRULY REPLAY

Truly is owned by Mike and Bill Pozefsky of New York. Billy Dobson had a big day on Tuesday as he piloted five winners on the card, three of which coming for trainer Jaymes McAssey.

Live racing resumes on Saturday evening with a 5:00 pm start.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Raceway