Off since April and parked the opening quarter, Ladys Dude flashed both talent and determination in capturing Thursday’s $17,600 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Ladys Dude picked up welcome cover from his stablemate, Perlucky, and blew by him in the Lightning Lane for Dave Palone. The 11-year-old Victory Sam-Ladys Star gelding scored in 1:56, a length better than Icanflylikeanangel, while Perlucky saved show.
Ron Burke trains Ladys Dude, who now boasts 54 wins and $885,908 in earnings in his career, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Johnny Yoder. It was one of four wins for Palone on the 10-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 10-race program features a $3,311.85 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.
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