Tuesday October 20 Recap

October 20, 2026

This week’s Open Pace saw the resurging Better Be Gouda power his way to the win in a tight photo over Mansome (R. Cushing) in 1:54.3 – $10.00, Jahan Hanover (M. Merton) finished third. Blake Macinstosh trains the winner. The fast closing Rusty Beach unleased his patented brush but came up short in a tight photo to finish fourth

Cowboy In Me is a maiden no more after his 1:59.4 – $8.12 score for trainer – Driver Cory Stratton, the 2 year old colt is sired by American Ideal.

William Carter had the hot hand at the beginning of the program a beautiful fall afternoon at the Mighty M where he scored a driving Hat Trick aboard Scott Onthe Rocks in 1:56.4 – $14.66. The well-traveled Nevada Vacation was next in 1:55.2 – $2.46 and then finding room along the rail to sneak up for the win with Vici in 1:55 -$17.04

Mike Merton owned the latter half, also bagging a triple; Mike took the final 2 races aboard Tammy Sowers trained horses Asset Station in 1:56.3- $ 21.14 and the finale aboard Lous The Attitude in 1:55 – $ 6.02