The only mare in the field, Barn Girl, stalked TSM Photo Bugger from the pocket, then blew by in the lane to capture Wednesday’s $18,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Aaron Merriman kept Barn Girl under wraps until the top of the stretch, when she brushed past the tiring leader and scored in 1:54.3. Valley Of Sin followed cover well for second, a neck back, while Trustworthy Kid, the 1-2 favourite, rallied for show.

Bill Bercury trains Barn Girl, a five-year-old daughter of Cash Hall-Turquoise Sweetie who extended her career bankroll to $394,196, for Renee Bercury.

The win was one of three for Merriman on the 13-race card.

(The Meadows)