Wednesday November 11 Recap
November 11, 2026
The afternoon’s $8,100 Open Pace saw a major upset when the 99-1 Trevor One (K. Dibenedetto) outsprinted Rusty Beach to the wire. The favorite Jahan Hanover (M. Merton) grabbed the lead from Rusty Beach past the opening panel of 28, Past the half in 57.4 Trevor One got underway, down the backside he went 3 wide to get around a tiring Better Be Gouda as they hit the next marker in 1:26.3. Turning for home Rusty Beach dove into the passing lane with Jahan Hanover in the middle of the track, on the outside Trevor One had a full head of steam and was able to get past the leaders to get the win by a nose in 1:55.2, Jahan Hanover (M. Merton) finished third
Rock On Lou (T. Merton) snatched the win from Feelin Western (M. Merton) in the final strides to get the win in 1:55.2 for his 3rd win on the year, the aged gelding is owned by Diane Guiliano and is trained by Keith Haase. I No Like You broke his maiden for driver and part owner Mike Merton in 2:01. 1 -$4.90.
Elliot Moeykens picked up a catch drive aboard Thunder Hunter Joe and wired the field to get the win in 1:54.3, which equaled his best winning time in 2026, trainer Jodi Dunning came back and won the next race with Juliet Duz (M. Merton) 1:57 – $4.42. For the Rodeo Romeo mare, it was her 3rd win in a row.
Mike Merton lead all drivers with a triple, Kyle Dibenedetto had a double
