Martys Charm cruised to a front-end victory in the $25,000 Preferred Handicap Pace Friday at The Meadows, lifting his career win percentage to an impressive 48.6 (18 wins in 37 starts)

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Randy Tharps gunned Martys Charm to the front, where he easily fended off the first over thrust of Jagger Blue Chip (Dave Palone). The five-year-old gelded son of Aces N Sevens-Bets Mae brushed home in 27.4 to score by 2-1/4 lengths over Pacey Deucey (Tony Hall), who was last at the 3/4 pole. Ridegline (Ed Hensley) used a ground-saving trip to finish third.

Paul Corey trains Martys Charm for Martha and Gerald Baluck of Canfield, Ohio. Dave Palone drove four winners on the 14-race card.

To view Friday's results, click here.

(The Meadows)