Saratoga Springs, NY — Odds-on favorites were upset in the first two third-round divisions of Tuesday’s (April 4) Step Up To The Plate Claiming Series action for fillies and mares at Saratoga Casino Hotel, but American Tour N prevailed at 2-5 in the final $17,500 split to take top series honors with a 1:54.3 mile.

After sweeping from off the pace to win at 4-1 in the second round, American Tour N grabbed the early lead and made it look easy, going coast to coast and winning by 1-1/2 lengths over Lookintomyeyes. Jimmy Devaux drove the 9-year-old daughter of American Ideal for trainer Brett Derue, who shares ownership with Steve Picarazzi.

American Tour N took top honors in Tuesday’s Step Up To The Plate action with a 1:54.3 win. Jessica Hallett photo.

The first division saw Nora Tova rally off cover to defeat second-leg winner Ol Little Shift in 1:56.2. Trainer Phil Fluet drove the 5-year-old Wester Terror mare, who paid $8.20 to win, for owner Joe Stanislowsky. In the second division, Doyoukissfirstdate ($12.00) benefited from a break by the favorite en route to a 1:57.1 win. Luke Hanners drove the 6-year-old American Ideal distaffer for trainer Jaymes McAssey and owner Lases Racing.

Live racing at Saratoga Casino Hotel resumes Saturday (April 8) at 5 p.m.