Martys Charm overcame a tough draw and a stern late challenge to capture Monday’s $22,500 Winners Over $10,000/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows

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Although Martys Charm left from post 9, Randy Tharps gunned him to the front in a demanding 27.2 opening panel. There he stayed until Go Go Raider, a 25-1 long shot, moved first over and grabbed a short lead at the top of the stretch. But Martys Charm dug in and found more, downing Go Go Raider in 1:53.3. Lets Go Blue rallied for show.

Paul Corey trains Martys Charm, a seven-year-old Aces N Sevens-Bets Mae gelding who extended his career bankroll to $339,475, for Martha and Gerald Baluck.

Brett Miller and Dave Palone each drove four winners on the 15-race card while Ron Burke and Clay Faurot, Jr. enjoyed training triples.

(The Meadows)