Saratoga Springs, NY — KJ Erich, trained by Scott Mongeon, won Saturday night’s (Dec. 10) $22,500 Charlie Hoffman Pace final at Saratoga.

KJ Erich won the $22,500 Charlie Hoffman Pace final. Melissa Simser photo.

After winning the first leg of the series and then finishing third last week, the 9-year-old Roll With Joe gelding and driver Jimmy Devaux were able to take the lead after the half-mile marker and cruised to an easy victory in 1:55.3, pacing home in a last quarter of :28.4.

Racing will continue Sunday, first post at noon.