by Mike Sardella, for Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Saratoga Springs, NY — Saturday’s (April 2) doubleheader at Saratoga Casino and Raceway was highlighted by the Battle of Saratoga #1 and Battle of Saratoga #2 finals.

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Allamerican Dice was a 1:55.2 winner on Saturday.

The afternoon portion of the double dip saw Allamerican Dice complete his sweep of the series by prevailing by three-quarters of a length, stopping the timer in 1:55.2. Allamerican Dice (Grinfromeartoear) is owned by the Kellogg Racing Stables and trained by Jackie Rousse. Billy Dobson sat behind the prohibitive series favorite for each of his victories.

Allamerican Dice trailed at no point in any of the series races, making every pole a winning one en route to the sweep which concluded with the $18,000 final on Saturday afternoon. Old McArdle (Chris Long) closed sharply for second while Just Sit N Wait (Dan Cappello, Jr.) came on for third.

The Battle of Saratoga #2 had its $15,200 final take place on Saturday evening. It was a series dominated by Cardine Hanover who, much like Allamerican Dice, swept its three legs. Billy Dobson also piloted Cardine Hanover (Dragon Again) to all of her series wins and sat patiently with the favorite on Saturday night before making his move in the final lap.

The 6-year-old Brett Derue trainee lengthened her win streak to five on Saturday and completed a sweep of her own, toughing out a first over journey to win in 1:58 while bet down to odds of 1-5. Cardine Hanover is owned by Cheryl Dusak of Saratoga Springs. Clandestine (Mark Beckwith) was the runner-up in the final with Kentucky Charm (Jay Randall) ending up third.

The Battle of Saratoga #3 final takes place on Sunday afternoon (April 3) with eight trotters battling for their share of the $15,000 purse. First post time for the matinee is 12:45 p.m.