Grinch Beats Santa in Saratoga Showdown
The Grinch and Santa Clause compete in an exhibition harness race at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on December 16. Screenshot of the race via the Saratoga Casino Hotel.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Grinch continued his mean streak on Sunday, beating Santa Clause in an exhibition harness race at the Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Clause was aggressive early in the contest, taking the lead in the first turn and maintaining it into the backstretch. But the Grinch pulled up alongside Clause on the outside as they approached the head of the stretch. The portly holiday foes were neck-in-neck as they swung around for a second lap. But as they approached the finish, it was the Mean One who eked out a victory. The Grinch won by an inch.
Rumors swirled that the Grinch might hit up the Saratoga Casino slots to celebrate before tossing back a few on Caroline Street. Clause could not be reached for comment, though he is quite busy this time of year.