Columbus, OH – A stacked field of aged pacers went behind the gate for the $29,000 featured Open at Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 16).

Later Dudes set a new lifetime mark in 1:49.- in the Open Pace at Eldorado Scioto Downs Saturday night. Conrad Photo.

Later Dudes (Tony Hall) claimed the victory in a new lifetime mark of 1:49.-. Despite an opening quarter in :26, Later Dudes left the rail to make an early move for the front. The 5-year-old gelded son of Sweet Lou quickly gained control of the field and never looked back. At 9-1, Later Dudes upset 2-1 Makin Some Noise (Brett Miller) who finished second and even-money favorite Ocean Rock (Dan Noble) in third.

Later Dudes has more than doubled his lifetime earnings in 2022. In 24 seasonal starts, the gelding has scored 10 victories, three seconds, and four thirds. His lifetime earnings now boast more than $242,000. Ron Burke trains and co-owns Later Dudes alongside Weaver Bruscemi.

Live racing resumes Tuesday (July 19) at Eldorado Scioto Downs with a 16-race program. First post is 3:15 p.m. For more information on the facility and live racing season, visit the Eldorado Scioto Downs website.