Thursday, May 28 Recap

May 28, 2026

The $9,000Open Trot was held this afternoon, it was originally slated with a full field of 8, but Prince Archie and Barn Hall were both scratched sick. The wagering public installed #4 Andover Contessa the post time favorite, when the gate left she promptly went off stride. Makin Magic Tonight (Ralph Silvestri III) didn’t have to work too hard to make the top and set splits of 29.1, 59.3. Past the half Barn Credit and DC Anna were first over with Makin Magic Tonight still showing the way in 1:29.1, turning for home Ralph Silvestri III didn’t move a muscle taking the Open by 2 lengths in 1:58.4 – $7.70 over Ackles Hanover (J. Taggart Jr.) and Barn Credit (M. Merton) It was the winnerd fifth win on the year for trainer Jenna Cornelison. Silvestri has had good luck with Makin Magic Tonight, winning 2 of her 3 last starts

The biggest mile of the and best drive of the day came in race 9, the 2-5 favorite Scootnroll (G. Merton), after making a break going to the ¼ mile marker he was parked every step of the mile, Greg Merton displayed great skill in handling his mount and trying to keep him straight throughout the winning mile in 1:59.3 – $6.42 in a cavalry charge at the wire, the winner is trained by Monica Eriksen.

KJ Title (J. Taggart Jr.) scurried her way to a 4 length win in 1:57.4- $6.94 for trainer Gary Messenger for the daughter of EL Titans first seasonal win. Chantee 1:58.4 -$4.74 also notched his first win of 2026 for Kyle and Robin Dibenedetto.

Jim Taggart Jr. and Ralph Silvestri III led all drivers with a pair of wins, Jason Ricco and Ralph Silvestri have both show much improvement as of late and are winning with greater frequency.