After coming off a hard fought victory in the top trot last week, Nows The Moment came right back and scored an easy gate to wire win in the $25,000 Open Handicap trot at Plainridge Park on Friday afternoon.
Driver Mike Stevenson made it clear he would dictate the race and had Nows The Moment on the point immediately after the gate released the field. With a loose lead and little resistance from behind, Nows The Moment cut quarters of :27.1, :57 and 1:26.3 at three quarters, where he held a two length advantage over the pocket-sitting Joey Bats (Kevin Switzer Jr.). Turning for home Joey Bats tipped out and tried to cut into the margin, but there was no catching Nows The Moment as he cruised down the stretch to a two length victory in 1:54.1.
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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.