Saratoga Springs, NY — Keystone Dakota rallied in the final strides to post a 1:55.1 victory in the $15,000 Open Handicap Pace on Saturday night (Feb. 26) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.

Keystone Dakota rallied in the final strides to post a 1:55.1 victory. Melissa Simser photo.

Brett Beckwith was in the bike for trainer Melissa Beckwith and owner Howard Jacobs as the 6-year-old Art Major gelding scored by a half-length over runner-up Veneo with third place finisher Crockets Cullen N also a half-length behind the winner.

As the third choice on the toteboard at odds of 5-1, Keystone Dakota paid $13.80 to win.