Saratoga Springs, NY – Driver Brett Beckwith and trainer Mark Beckwith have been sitting atop their respective standings at Saratoga Casino Hotel in recent weeks and the father-son combo teamed up for another pair of victories on Saturday night (April 13) including one in the feature.

Little Willy won Saturday’s Open Pace at Saratoga. Jessica Hallett photo.

Little Willy came into Saturday’s Open Pace off a win last week (April 6) in the condition ranks.

The 6-year-old gelding drew post three for his try in the $15,000 featured event this weekend and wound up coming first-over on the race’s favorite and last week’s Open winner Heaven On High N (Larry Stalbaum).

Little Willy took it to the favorite and wore him down after three-quarters in 1:23.4. Lanjo Lee (Jay Randall) followed the cover of Little Willy but came up a half-length shy of reeling him in.  The mile was clocked in 1:54.

Little Willy paid $13 to win and led an exacta ($2) with Lanjo Lee that returned $58.50. Heaven On High N earned the show spot and rounded out a $150 ($2) trifecta.

Little Willy is owned by his trainer Mark Beckwith who had a pair of victories on the Saturday card as he and leading driver son, Brett,teamed up for a score with Youaremyrock later on the program. Brett Beckwith scored five wins on the night, a feat he has been accomplishing with regularity these days at the Spa.

Live racing continues on Sunday afternoon (April 14) with a matinee that starts at noon.