Trustworthy Kid won his final start of 2015 and began the new year in much the same way, collecting a hard-earned victory from post 8 in Wednesday’s $22,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.
Trustworthy Kid saved ground in last until Brian Zendt sent him three wide into the final turn. The seven-year-old SJs Caviar-Penn Worthy Lane gelding swooped the field and triumphed in 1:55.2, 1/2 length better than the first-over Major Athens. Keystone Chester shot the Lightning Lane for show.
Walter “Boots” Dunn trains the homebred Trustworthy Kid, who boosted his career bankroll to $350,552, for Dunn Stable. It was one of three wins on the 15-race card for Zendt, including a pair for Dunn.
Handicapping Contests Set
Throughout January, The Meadows will offer Standardbred and Thoroughbred handicapping contests, both on track and at its Harmar location, for Racing Player Rewards members. The Meadows Racing Handicapping contest occurs each Wednesday. Entry is free, with the winner at each location earning 40,000 points and the overall winner collecting an additional 20,000 bonus points.
The Road to Louisville Thoroughbred handicapping contests, each featuring a Kentucky Derby prep, are set for Saturdays beginning Jan. 9 with the Sham Stakes at Santa Anita. Entry fee is $5. Each location winner receives all entry fees collected plus 20,000 points while the overall winner receives an additional 20,000 bonus points.
For more information or to enter, visit the retail counter at either location.
(with files from The Meadows)