Stuck in an uncharacteristic seven-race losing streak, Classicality changed tactics and snapped his skid with a rallying victory in the $18,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows Monday, July 30.
Classicality performed well enough during his losing streak, missing the ticket just once while racing at or near the front. To get that win, however, Brian Zendt ducked from post six and followed the live cover of PL Jerico. Classicality roared wide through the lane to score in 1:54, a half-length better than long-shot Dreamsteeler. PL Jerico saw his four-race winning streak end while saving third.
Lisa Dunn owns and trains Classicality, an eight-year-old gelding by Classic Photo-Penn Worthy Lane who now boasts $627,852 in career earnings.
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has increased — to $12,500 — the total-pool guarantee for its Tuesday, July 31 Pick-5 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association's Strategic Wagering Initiative.
While $5,000 Pick 5 guarantees are offered with each card, The Meadows sweetened the pot when Monday’s Pick 5 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $3,637.78.
In addition, Tuesday’s card includes a $7,500 total-pool guarantee for the Pick 4 and a $5,382.20 jackpot in the Super Hi-5, both regular features of each program at The Meadows.
Minimum wager for the Pick 4 (Races 4-7), Pick 5 (Races 9-13) and Super Hi-5 (Race 13) is 50 cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimum per-race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level must bet at least four tickets.
First post for Tuesday’s program is 1:05 p.m.
(With files from The Meadows)