Trailing by eight lengths at the half, Go Go Raider launched his customary late rally that erased the deficit and carried him to victory in Monday’s $22,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows
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Go Go Raider was sitting seventh when Eric Ledford sent him on his wide journey that took him to fourth at the top of the stretch. The six-year-old Keystone Raider-Costly Toy gelding persevered through the lane, scoring in 1:52.2. Handsome Prince, the 4-5 favoruite, weaved his way through late traffic to finish second, 1-1/4 lengths back, with Report For Duty N third.
Kris Rickert trains Go Go Raider, who extended his career bankroll to $225,208, for Dale Wareham and Mark Jakubik.
Tony Hall and Dave Palone each drove four winners while Aaron Merriman enjoyed a three-bagger on the 15-race card. Hall’s haul left him with 2,999 career victories.
(The Meadows)