Dayton, OH — For the second straight week, Dojea Gizmo was impressive in winning the $30,000 Open Pace in 1:50.4 on closing day at Hollywood Dayton.

Dojea Gizmo captured the $30,000 Open Pace on the final day of Hollywood Dayton’s 2021 meet.

Driver Trevor Smith secured a two-hole trip for the 4-year-old son of Tellitlikeitis (Dan Noble), who hit the quarter beam in :26.3 and then tapped the brakes to the :56.2 halfway juncture. Heavy favorite Sectionline Bigry (Brett Miller) came to call during a speedy :26.2 third quarter to take command around the final turn, but Dojea Gizmo was patiently sitting in the pocket, waiting for Sectionline Bigry to tire. When Sectionline Bigry finally softened, Dojea Gizmo pounced to take the lead and lengthen it through the stretch. Sectionline Bigry did hang on for second while GD Western Joe (Chris Page) rode the pylons to secure a third-place finish.

Driver Tyler Smith and trainer Ron Burke (represented by assistant trainer Jason Irwin) won the dash titles for the 2021 Dayton meet. Paddock judge Deb Cox and OHHA track rep Brett Merkle presented. Conrad photos.

Black Magic Racing LLC owns Dojea Gizmo, who eclipsed the $300,000 earnings plateau with his 17th career win in 59 starts. Todd Luther conditions the winner.

Leading driver and trainer awards for the 70-day Hollywood Dayton meet were awarded to driver Tyler Smith and trainer Ron Burke. It was Smith’s first dash title in the first eight years of competition at Hollywood Dayton. It was Burke’s second meet training title.