Emma Town Bud Takes Open Trot

November 19, 2025

Pierre Bovay and Emma Town Bud went wire-to-wire, turning back a last brush from Promise for Life (B Aldrich Jr.) and Jack Fire (M. Merton) to take the Open Trot in a soft 1:59.3 – $ 2.28. For Emma Town Bud it was his tenth win on the year for the aged gelded son of Big Stick Lindy.

The War Horse Chip Chip Conway picked up his fifth season win in 1:59 – $3.38 for the Team of Jimmy Taggart and Gary Messenger. Win And Dream scored for Trainer Steve Ray in 1:59-$7.38 for his third seasonal win. 44-1 Wishin For Kisses (J. Taggart) scored in 1:59.2 – $90.72 for his second consecutive win for trainer Mike Austin.

Tammy Sowers had a pair of winners with Ali (M. Merton) 1:57 – $2.30 – Canwebefreinds 2:01 – $ 2.24. Jim Taggart Jr. –Greg Merton & Bruce Aldrich Jr all scored driving doubles on the 10 race card.