Saratoga Springs, NY — Some Waratah A (Somebeachsomewhere) put up the fastest mile of the young racing season at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Tuesday (March 16), when he went coast-to-coast to prevail in his local debut.

Some Waratah A came from Australia this winter and debuted for the Scheigert Racing Stable of Saratoga Springs at Yonkers in February. He rattled off back-to-back jacks downstate, including a win in the Open Pace.

Some Waratah A stopped the timer in 1:53. Melissa Simser-Iovino photo.

On Tuesday, Greg Merton piloted the Amanda Kelley trainee and moved the 4-5 betting favorite to the top in the $12,000 Open Pace. The 7-year-old set fast fractions throughout, but looked every bit the part before stopping the timer in 1:53, the fastest time of the young meet at the Spa.

Some Waratah A was briefly met with the challenge of last week’s Open winner, Walkinshaw N (Jimmy Devaux), before turning that one away in mid-stretch. Pocket sitter Crockets Cullen N (Larry Stalbaum) wound up finishing second while Walkinshaw N held third.

Some Waratah N, who paid $3.90 to win in his local debut, was one of two winners on the card for Merton, Kelley and the Scheigert Racing Stable, who teamed up for a victory in a $6,150 pacing event with Nagle (Dali).

Live racing resumes on Wednesday afternoon at Saratoga with a matinee that kicks off at noon.