Northville, MI — A trio of $20,000 Great Lake Stakes were contested on Saturday evening (Sept. 30) at Northville Downs in addition to the weekly $9,500 Open Pace.

Elian’s Lightning (Southwind Elian-Show Me The Light) captured the 2-year-old filly trot over Sunsetacres Girl and Smashin’classy. Elian’s Lightning and trainer-driver Tim Roach were patient early on but came first-over at the half, cleared the early leader past the three-quarters and drew off to win by over four lengths in 2:04.3. It was the eighth win for the filly, whose earnings went to $89,645 for Roach, who shares ownership with Willa Rousseau.

In the 2-year-old colt trot, a race marred by multiple breakers, Smashingoodmatch (Smashed-Agoodmatch) and driver David Lake minded their manners the best to win by 11-1/2 lengths over J’s Rocky in 2:03.4. Nordicsfinallegacy who was fifth but placed up to third following a lengthy inquiry due to the breaking horses in the stretch. Smashingoodmatch is owned by Ted Boschma and trained by Kent Hess. It was the eighth win of his career, and he now totes earnings of $77,733 lifetime.

Krystals Jewel (Monsieur Claude-Krystals Affair) made a quarter pole move to the lead and never looked back to take the 3-year-old filly trotting division of the Great Lake Stake in 2:01.4 by two lengths over Miss Sparty Mar and Psalmsfortysixfive. Krystals Jewel is owned and trained by Samuel Eicher, bred in Michigan by Matthew Bontrager, and was driven to victory by Don Harmon. It was the eighth career win for Krystals Jewel, who now has lifetime earnings of $125,685.

In the Open Pace, Diesel Accelerator (Big Bad John-So Very Nice) and trainer-driver Kody Massey parlayed a second-over trip into a third straight local win and his second consecutive Open win, taking the mile in 1:54.3 for his 33rd career win. Admiral Adam and Lindsay Moen closed strongly for second and Lying In Cash was third.

Kody Massey had a driving hat trick and David Lake a driving double.

Northville Downs resumes racing on Friday (Oct. 6) with a first post time of 7 p.m. Friday is Dollar Night at The Ville with $1 pop, live programs and popcorn, $2 hot dogs and beer and hamburger and cheeseburger specials. Northville Downs races every Friday and Saturday night through Nov. 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.