JK Panache (Art Major) rediscovered his winning ways in the Saturday harness racing feature at Saratoga Casino and Raceway.
After a summer season full of wins, JK Panache had gone two months without a victory heading into his try in the $18,000 Open Pace.
Mark Beckwith piloted the Dave Dewhurst-trained pacer on Saturday night and moved him out to the early lead, enduring first half fractions of 26.4 and 55.2.
The six year old continued his breakout season by sealing the deal in 1:51.1 in the feature.
Pocket sitting Thinkofagameplan (Frank Coppola Jr) was the runner up in his first try in the local Open while Major Trick (Jordan Derue) came on for third.
JK Panache, the race's 8-5 second choice in the wagering, won for the eleventh time this year and fifth time in the Spa Open after finishing second or third in four of his previous five starts.
JK Panache is co-owned by his trainer Dave Dewhurst and Philip Hale.
Live racing continues at Saratoga on Sunday afternoon with a matinee beginning at 12:15pm.
Mike Sardella