Joe McDude had to duel for the early lead but was unchallenged once reaching the point as he captured Saturday’s co-feature at The Meadows, a $10,800 Claiming Handicap Pace.

After yielding to the pocket, Winning Is Sweet stalked Joe McDude for the rest of the mile but had to settle for second, 1-3/4 lengths back, Americas Guest rallied for show. Joe McDude triumphed for Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. in 1:51.2, matching his career best.

Ron Burke trains the Big Jim-Mattercycle gelding, who lifted his career bankroll to $129,349, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

In Saturday’s other co-feature, also a $10,800 Claiming Handicap Pace, Dream Of Luck moved relentlessly first over to prevail in 1:52.2 for Mike Wilder, trainer Mark Goldberg and owner Rags To Reaches Of PA. The seven-year-old Camluck-Dream Of Mimi gelding now boasts career earnings of $312,100. Sweet Beach and Jins Shark rounded out the ticket.

Burke collected four wins on the 13-race card while Dave Palone and Wrenn each fashioned a three-bagger.

Live harness racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 p.m.

(MSOA)