Dundas, ON — Jason Sgrignuoli rolled from the pylon post with EA’s Ideal and maintained control to the finish of a 1:56 mile to take the C$7,000 Billings Amateur Series Pace at Flamboro Downs on Sunday night (May 28).

EA’s Ideal grabbed the lead before a :27.4 first quarter with Always Been Crazy (Charles Longo), the even-money favorite, sitting the pocket. EA’s Ideal strolled to a :56 half and through three-quarters in 1:26, where he endured a first-over challenge from Always Been Crazy with Fast As Phelps (Matt Zuccarello) on cover.

Always Been Crazy levelled off spinning for home, leaving EA’s Ideal on a loose lead. Gascoigne Sundae (Anthony Verruso) came storming into action late, but too late. EA’s Ideal held by three-quarters of a length at the finish with Always Been Crazy taking third and Fast As Phelps finishing fourth.

Richard Moreau conditions EA’s Ideal, a 10-year-old gelding by Sportswriter, for owner Jason Sgrignuoli. He paid $10.60 to win.

Billings Amateur Series action shifts to Woodbine Mohawk Park on Monday (May 29) for a C$15,000 dash carded as race two on the 11-race card. First-race post time at Mohawk is 7 p.m. (EDT).