Northville, MI — Rose Run Vincent and Delightful Summer captured their respective $10,800 Open events on Friday’s (Jan. 5) opening-night program at Northville Downs.

In the Open Trot, Travlin Swan and driver Art McIlmurray fired to the front and put up fractions of :28.2, :57.4 and 1:27.2, all the while being stalked in the pocket by Rose Run Vincent and trainer-driver David Lake. As they came into the stretch, Rose Run Vincent slingshotted past the early pacesetter to go on to win in 1:57.4 by a three-quarter-length margin. Travlin Swan held on for second and Mystical Lane was up for third.

Rose Run Vincent, a son of And Away We Go-Real Housewife, collected his 21st career victory and is owned by David Beachy.

In the Mares Open Pace, Allboutthematerial and David Lake rocketed to the early lead, setting fractions of :28.2, :58.2 and 1:27.2 as Delightful Summer and pilot Kody Massey stalked from the pocket to the head of the lane. As they turned for home, Delightful Summer and the drafting position proved too much as she went by Allaboutthematerial to win by a half length in 1:56. Sanna Cruza A got up for third.

Delightful Summer, a daughter of Quality Western-Midsummer Delight, notched her 20th career win. She is owned by Crazy Parrot Farm and trained by Danielle St. Louis.

Marc St. Louis Jr., David Lake and Justin Irvine all had driving doubles on the night; Danielle St. Louis and David Lake had training doubles.

Racing at Northville resumes Saturday (Jan 6) at 7 p.m. with an eight-race program on the docket. For live racing dining reservations, be sure to call Northville Downs in advance at 248.924.2073.