Taking advantage of demanding early fractions, Jojo N Goliath pounced on the leaders down the backside and drew off to a convincing victory in Tuesday’s $22,500 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows

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Away third for Eric Ledford, Jojo N Goliath moved uncovered to collar the leader, Valentowner, who was vulnerable after a :26.3 opening panel on a “good” surface. The six-year-old Keystone Raider-Jo Jo Cadet gelding quickly cleared and scored in 1:52.1. Full Of Sand finished second, while the rallying Red Hot Scandal took show.

Paul Kennedy trains Jojo N Goliath, who has banked $463,468 in his career, for Daniel and Thomas Courtemanche.

Brett Miller drove four winners while Dan Charlino and Ledford each enjoyed a three-bagger on the 15-race card.

(The Meadows)