Idealsomemagic A started is year off with a bang

January 6, 2026

Idealsomemagic A started is year off with a bang, he went wire to wire in a strong performance for part owner – trainer driver Cory Stratton in a swift 8-length victory in 1:55 in the $7,500 Open Pace, Wish I Had Thyme (T. Merton) finished second followed by Vel Trust in Time (K. Dibenedetto)

Greg Merton led all drivers with a triple; Mark Ford has a pair of winners with Air Guitar (G. Merton) in 1:58.2 – $2.66 and Buchannon Hanover (J. Devaux) in the Open 2 in 1:57.4 – $4.40. Cory Stratton & Jimmy Devaux also had a pair of wins on the 12 race card

The 3-year-old son of Shadow Play, Playingrocknroll broke his maiden this afternoon with a 2:00.3 – $2.40 score for trainer Candice Brandstatter-Hall, with Greg Merton in the bike.