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Bourbon Express held firm to win the $7,000 Open Trot.
American JJ charged for the early lead as Bourbon Express came up to challenge with Winding Hill going three-wide as they headed for the first turn. Bourbon Express got to the first quarter first in :27.1. Spoiler Alert was the first to challenge as they went up the backstretch, but Bourbon Express held the lead to the half in :57.3. He shook loose and hit three-quarters first in 1:25.3.
As they made the turn for home, American JJ became the major danger and went all out after Bourbon Express. Bourbon Express was just too strong in deep stretch and won in 1:54.2. American JJ gave it a gallant effort but had to settle for second. Purpose Blue Chip was third.