Spreester won for the 13th time this year Monday at The Meadows when she turned back two determined challengers and captured the $20,000 Filly & Mare Not Listed Preferred/Preferred Handicap Pace.

Spreester retook the lead at the quarter pole for Aaron Merriman, then had to withstand the first-over bid of Shady Caroline. That accomplished, the five-year-old daughter of American Ideal-Rodeo Spree blunted the charge of Medusa and prevailed in 1:53.2 over a “good” surface. Dime A Dance finished second, 1/2 length back, while Classic Carpet rallied for show.

Bill Bercury trains Spreester, who now boasts $553,176 in career earnings, for Renee Bercury.

Tony Hall collected three wins on the 14-race card.

(with files from The Meadows)