Party At The Banks matched the track record of 1:52.3 for older mares as she moved powerfully first over and drew off late in Monday’s $20,000 Open 1 Handicap Trot at The Meadows.
One of two mares in the field, Party At The Banks found a seat fourth from post 8 before Dave Palone sent her on her way. The five-year-old daughter of Break The Bank K-Beach Party As quickly overpowered the leader, Whats The Word, and defeated Donatover by 4-1/2 lengths. Barn Girl, the other mare in the race, earned show. The time equalled the mark established by Cowgirl Hall in 2014.
Ron Burke trains Party At The Banks, who lifted her career bankroll to $312,173, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Mike Wilder piloted five winners on the 13-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Tuesday when the program features a $4,578.35 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 1:05 PM.
(Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)