Northville, MI — Designer Specs (Full Count – Avalon Hall) and driver Skip DeMull captured the $9,500 Open Trot in 1:57.3 Friday night at Northville Downs.

The Open Trot was featured on the Friday night program and it did not disappoint. It shaped up like a replay of last week’s race as the betting favorite, Herecomescharlie B with driver Dan Venier, came first up past the quarter in :28, clearing past early leader Saulsgood just by the half in :57.2. Designer Specs, who got away from the car in ninth, came second over at the half and the battle ensued to the backstretch. But just like last week, Designer Specs rolled right past Herecomescharlie B to take the lead and she never looked back. They went by three-quarters in 1:26.4 and finished the mile in 1:57.3 with a one length final margin of victory over a hard-charging Omyheart who was second and Holton who also closed well for third.

Designer Specs notched her 31st career win. Jay Weller trains Designer Specs and she is owned by Louise and Jay Weller.

Driver Kody Massey captured a driving hat trick on the program and trainer Chris Allen enjoyed a training double on the rainy night.

Racing at The Ville resumes Saturday (Oct 21) at 7 p.m. with a10-race program starting at 7 p.m. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night through November 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.