Merriman Reigns At The Meadows

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Published: December 3, 2016 06:57 pm EST

Kingofthejungle moved smartly first-over for Aaron Merriman and went on to capture Saturday’s $20,000 Preferred Pace at The Meadows. It was one of five wins on the card for Merriman, including a pair for trainer Mike Dowdall.

Kingofthejungle was third near the three-quarters when Merriman sent him after the leader, Atta Boy Dan. The five-year-old Well Said-Allamerican Calico gelding overtook Atta Boy Dan around the final turn and held off the rallying Doctor RJ by a neck to prevail in 1:52.2. Atta Boy Dan saved show.

Jack Smith trains Kingofthejungle, who extended his career bankroll to $359,316, for Fox Racing Inc. and Darius Oshidar.

Rags To Riches Of PA enjoyed an ownership triple on the 13-race card.

(The Meadows)

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