from Saratoga Casino and Raceway

Saratoga Springs, NY — Wicked Business (Art Official) showed early speed on Thursday evening (March 19) and won the $8,300 featured pace at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Melissa Simser photo

Wicked Business was a 1:55.4 winner.

Austin Siegelman drove Wicked Business for trainer Mark Ford after the 4-year-old had posted back-to-back third place finishes in his previous two starts.

Siegelman found some early speed on Thursday from the young pacer and they never faced an anxious moment before stopping the timer in 1:55.4. The race’s second choice in the betting, Wicked Business bested favored Glory Beach (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) and Calvin B (Brian Cross) who earned the show spot.

The victory was one of four on the card for Siegelman, last year’s up-and-coming driver award winner at Saratoga.

Live racing continues on Friday evening with a first post time set for 6:45 p.m.