Saratoga Springs, NY — Billy Dobson went into the Saturday (July 8) evening card at Saratoga Casino Hotel just three wins shy of a 5,000 win milestone and after wins with Gary Levine trainees Mister Godro and Hestherightstuff, he was on par for the achievement in the tenth race with Black Edition N.

Billy Dobson earned his 5,000th career victory on Saturday night at The Spa. Jessica Hallett Photo.

Trained by Rob Harmon, Black Edition N and Dobson left from the rail and secured the lead. The pair held nothing back as they maintained at least a one length lead over the rest of the field, setting the tempo through panels in :27, :56.3, and 1:25.1. Black Edition N crossed the wire in 1:54 with a comfortable 1-3/4 length cushion, giving Billy Dobson career driving win 5,000. Century Endeavor (Wally Hennessey) finished second and Chip Walther (Jim Devaux) rounded out the top three.

Harmon Racing Stable LLC and Cass Gallagher co-own the six-year-old Bettors Delight son as he moved his career record to 14-13-6 in 50 starts with $93,006 earned.

Racing continues at the Spa on Sunday (July 9) afternoon with a 15 race card highlighted by the New York Sire Stakes. First post is at 12 p.m.