Sainthood wins at Pocono Downs!
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (August 1, 2026) — Sainthood left no doubt this time. Sent off the 1.20-1 favorite in an $11,000 trot for non-winners of $5,500 in their last five starts, the 5-year-old gelding, trained by Joe Pavia Jr. and driven by George Napolitano Jr., came first over from third and won at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania by 4½ lengths in 1:52.4.
Starting from the rail, he was third, 2½ lengths back, at the first quarter (27.4) and the half (56.2). He moved to the outside to take the lead at the three-quarters (1:24.0), shown by the bubble, where he was in front by three-quarters of a length. He was 1½ lengths clear at the stretch call and drew off to the 4½-length margin, with a last quarter in 28.4.
Andover Contessa was second in 1:53.3, with Erin third in 1:54.1. Sainthood paid $4.40 to win, and the $2 exacta (1-5) returned $14.60.
Sainthood, by International Moni out of Truffles, was bred by Winbak Farm and is owned by Bay Pond Racing Stable.
Watch the full race replay above, and see more winners from Pavia Racing Stable.
