First-time starter Leapsnbounds lived up to her name, bounding away from the field with an uncovered move and capturing a division of Thursday’s Pop Up Series at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Bubzarellie, also making her career debut, took the other $8,000 split in the event for freshman filly trotters.

Leapsnbounds was third when Ridge Warren sent her on her way. The daughter of Bar Hopping-Travelin Supergirl opened a three-length lead in a heartbeat and went on win by 2-1/4 lengths in 1:58.1. Sheer Faith and Smokinhotirishgirl completed the ticket.

Tim Twaddle trains Leapsnbounds for Thestable Leapsnbounds.

Bubzarellie also moved first-over but had to grind out her victory, finally passing Show Me Da Moni in deep stretch to score for trainer/driver Vernon Beachy and owner Ryan Smith in 1:58.3. Swinging Senorita rallied for second, a half-length back, while Show Me Da Moni held show.

Dave Palone collected three wins on the 12-race card to lift his career total to 19,995.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a pair of carryovers — $24,273.24 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (Race 4), $2,862.99 in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 p.m.

(MSOA)