Racing Recap Tuesday, May 5

May 5, 2026

Better Be Gouda was sharp today, starting from the rail he held his position at every spilt of the teletimer to score a wire to wire win in 1:55.3 -$3.80, LQ in 27.4. His driver this week was Greg Merton for trainer Blake MacIntosh, it was his fourth seasonal win, Lous The Attitude (M. Merton was second followed by That Dog will Hunt (S. Keepler)

Tin Cup Chalice (M. Merton) extended her win streak to 5 for trainer Jared Bako 1:56.1- $2.12,

All Star Lady (G. Merton) is a maiden no more by virtue of her winning performance in 2:01 – $2.72 for trainer Blake Macintosh, the 3 YO Filly by Courtly Choice. Smokin Hot Dude (M. Merton) notched his sixth seasonal win for trainer Jim Doherty Jr. Vinny Campolong won aboard Legal Jeopardy in 1:58.3 – $31.04

Mike Merton led all drivers with a triple and his brother Greg had a double, Blake Macintosh had a pair of back to back training wins.