Northville, MI – The $9,500 Open Pace highlighted the Saturday night program at The Ville with Admiral Adam (Always A Virgin – Fox Valley Praline) and driver Charles Taylor snagging the lions share of the featured race’s purse.
Over the rain-soaked track, Coalfordbythesea and Justin Irvine left hard for the early lead and tripped the beam to the opening quarter in :27.2 as Gitterdonefortyone enjoyed a pocket ride. Admiral Adam got away fourth but was shuffled to last going to the half in :56.3, as Diesel Accelerator and Catch Me Conrad moved up on the outside. As the field went to three-quarters in 1:25.2,
Coalfordbythesea brought the field to the stretch, Admiral Adam slid off the rail to three wide as they turned for home as the outside flow faded and Executive Dash N slid up the super stretch. As they came to the finish line, Admiral Adam prevailed by two lengths in 1:55.3 over runner-up Executive Dash N and third-place finisher Gitterdonefortyone.
Admiral Adam is owned by Lases Racing and trained by Paul Cloer, Jr. and the win was Admiral Adam’s 14th of his career.
Driver Justin Irvine had a driving hat trick on the night and Marc St. Louis, Jr. had a double. Trainer Gerald Malady had a training hat trick on the night as well.
Northville Downs resumes racing on Friday (Oct. 20) with a first post time of 7 p.m. Friday is dollar night at The Ville with $1 pop, live programs and popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer and hamburger and cheeseburger specials. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night through Nov. 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.