Wednesday August 19 Recap

August 19, 2026

The afternoons first race saw Robert Lounsbury notch his 1,000 career training with Carrera Hanover (B. Aldrich Jr.) in 1:58.4 – $10.18. Lounsbury first recorded training win was in 1993, in his career he has had 9,047 starts and total career earning of $7,781,683. His best year was 2015 when he won 207 races and purses of $646,163, Congratulations Bob!

Little Town Road took the lead from the favorite  Making Magic Tonight (R.Silvestri) at the opening panel and never looked back, winning in 1:57 – $5.1, Reel Em in (J. Devaux) was second a length back followed by Making Magic Tonight. For Little Town Road it was his second consecutive win, bumping his seasonal tally to 6 for trainer Bryson Dunning.

The 9-1 Gold Start Mazikeen, (T. Merton) a 3 year old filly by JK Endofanera got her first seasonal win in 1:58 -$21.08 for trainer Michael Rizzo. The 1-9 favorite Shakeitonthebeach (G. Merton) earned his first win on the year in 1:58, she is trained by Shane Tritton.

Leading driver Michael Merton led all drivers with a Grand Slam on the 10 race card, Jimmy Devuax had a double. Trainer Bryson Dunning had a pair of wins.