Saratoga Springs, NY — Currently atop the standings in each of their categories, driver Brett Beckwith and trainer Mark Beckwith shared the spotlight on Saturday (Sept. 14) evening at Saratoga Casino Hotel with four driving wins and three training wins, respectively.
The Beckwiths combined to win with Win Lous Or Draw ($2.50) by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:56.4, Ourrhythmnblues ($2.70) by three-quarters of a length in 1:55.3, and General Ward ($10.40) by a half length in 1:55.2.
Brett Beckwith secured an additional win with Virgin Honor ($2.30), trained by Jaymes McAssey, in 1:57.3 in the nightcap to complete the four-bagger.
Beckwith has a 102-win lead in the driver standings with 241 wins since the start of the meet in February.
Wally Hennessey piloted a quartet of victors on the card as well, capturing the evening’s $9,500 featured pace with Tony Ciuffetelli’s Flag Party ($2.80). Following a third-place finish at Yonkers Raceway, the 3-year-old enjoyed soft first-half fractions before motoring home in :27.4 to win for the seventh time this season.
Hennessey also won with Posh Onthe Beach A ($15.40) in 1:55.2, Texas Miki ($3.00) in 1:56.2, and Final Game ($2.80) in 1:55.1. Since returning to the Spa in May, Hennessey currently sits second in the driver standings behind Beckwith.
Racing at Saratoga Casino Hotel resumes on Sunday (Sept. 15) afternoon with a first post of 12 noon.