Dayton, OH — Jailhouse Sam (Sandy Beatty) scored a mild upset in the Thursday (Oct. 24) $17,500 Open Trot at Hollywood Dayton Raceway.

Content to get away seventh in the full field of nine, Beatty moved Jailhouse Sam third-over as the featured square-gaiters approached the halfway juncture in :57. With the tempo ramping up, Jailhouse Sam managed to improve his position to second-over in fourth as the three-quarter station was passed in 1:25.3.

A stretch long cavalry charge ensued, with the winner wresting command in deep stretch, topping Northmedo Mission (Aaron Merriman) and Voyage To Paris (Dan Noble) in 1:55.4.

It was the fourth seasonal triumph for 5-year-old Jailhouse Sam, who paid $13.40 to win. He is owned by Casey Clemens and has been trained throughout his career by Beatty.

Driver Kayne Kauffman led all drivers with three wins on the program. Reinsman Josh Sutton drive both winners in the early daily double, which returned $26.60.