Northville, MI — Lying In Cash and driver Jason Merriman captured Saturday night’s (April 15) featured $10,800 Open 1 Handicap Pace at Northville Downs in 1:54.2.

Lying In Cash grabbed the first call and controlled a :27.4 quarter before yielding to Magic Shark and Kody Massey going to the :57 half. Challenger Oh K Man exchanged blows with Magic Shark past the half, the 1:25.3 three-quarters, and into the stretch when Merriman guided Lying in Cash up the open stretch from the pocket to win by a widening 1-1/4 lengths. Magic Shark settled for second; Dusto and Drew Neill got up for third.

Lying In Cash, pictured above in a 2022 victory, won Saturday’s Open 1 Handicap Pace at Northville Downs. Renae Parsons photo.

It was the 29th career victory for the 7-year-old Aracache Hanover gelding, who was bred by owner-trainer Techia Lohmann.

Racing at Northville resumes Friday (April 21) at 7 p.m. Friday night is dollar night with $1 live programs, pop and popcorn, and $2 hot dogs, beer and hamburger specials. Northville races every Friday and Saturday night from now until Sept. 30. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248.924.2073.