Dayton, OH — I Know My Chip inched closer to the $1 million earnings plateau by winning the $17,500 Open Trot at Hollywood Dayton Raceway on Thursday night (Sept. 12).

I Know My Chip sped to a 1:53.1 score in Hollywood Dayton’s $17,500 Open Trot on Thursday. Conrad photo.

Driver Jeremy Smith sped directly to the front with the 7-year-old son of Deep Chip and cut all the fractions en route to an impressive 1:53.1 triumph. The winner is trained by Walter Haynes Jr. for owners Brian Carsey, John McGill and Black And White Stable.

He is eligible to the $170,000 (est.) Dayton Trotting Derby on Friday (Sept. 27).

Drivers Chris Page and Tyler Smith shared the Thursday spotlight with four wins apiece.

Racing resumes at Hollywood Dayton on Friday and Saturday nights with a 6:15 p.m. post time.