Mykindachip worked out a comfortable first half on the lead, then dug in to hold off the late challenge of Kingofthejungle and capture Monday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Dave Palone gave Mykindachip a :29.4 second-quarter breather, enabling him to easily thwart the first-over thrust of Dapper Dude. The bigger menace was the pocket-sitting Kingofthejungle, who shot the Lightning Lane and drew even. But Mykindachip was up to the challenge, defeating Kingofthejungle by a head in 1:52.4, with Gokudo Hanover third.
Ron Burke trains Mykindachip, an eight-year-old Arts Chip-Figmental gelding who extended his career bankroll to $664,552, for Burke Racing Stable, J And T Silva Stables, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Larry Karr.
Mike Wilder piloted five winners on the 13-race card, including a pair for trainer Norm Parker, while Tony Hall enjoyed a triple.
(The Meadows)