Seventh Secret made his Open debut at Saratoga Casino Hotel earlier in the month and the veteran hit the board in two of his three starts in the regular Saturday feature heading into this weekend’s action.
Trainer Brett Derue has been atop the trainer standings at Saratoga Casino Hotel for the majority of the 2023 season. On Saturday night, the meet’s leading conditioner enjoyed a big night with big wins from two of his trainees.
Taking full advantage of second-half cover, Our Lady Lara A finished with a flurry to claim her 10th win of the year with a lifetime-best effort in the $25,000 Fillies & Mares Winners-Over pacing feature at Plainridge Park on Friday afternoon (Sept. 8).
Although she was bred in Massachusetts, Raised By Lindy has never raced in the state due to her Grand Circuit engagements throughout her career; however, on Thursday (Aug. 31), she made her homecoming one to remember.