Wednesday April 1 Recap

April 1, 2026

The cards Open Trot was marred with 3 scratches, DC Anna, Makin Magic Tonight & Long Ball, which brought the 8-horse field now whittled to 5 starters with only win & place wagering. Prince Archie had the lead briefly before Kenobi took the lead past the first quarter and cut the entire mile, fending off the post time favorite Prince Archie (G. Merton) at the wire winning in 1:58.1 – $5.22, Kenobi was driven by Bruce Aldrich Jr. for trainer Jennifer Petrelli. It was the aged geldings sixth seasonal win with earnings of nearly $25,000.

Ackles Hanover (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) toyed with the field in his race, scoring a 6-length jog burger for trainer Art Green in 1:58.4 – $ 4.26

4 drivers records driving doubles, Ralph Silvestri III, Ron Cushing, Bruce Aldrich Jr. and Kyle Dibenedetto who took the last 2 races on the 10-race card. Trainer Mike Austin teamed up with Ralph Silvestri III for a double, one of the winners being Its Rob Not Bob 1:57.1 – $11.34 who recorded his sixth seasonal win.