Overcoming post eight, N Y Yankees used two moves to get the lead and secure victory in Wednesday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Not Listed Preferred/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
N Y Yankees got away fourth for Dan Charlino and was on the move again at the quarter pole. Once on top, she cruised home in 1:51.2, matching her career best. Tremor Hanover finished second, with Niabunny third.
Ron Burke trains N Y Yankees, a four-year-old daughter of The Panderosa-Pan Yankees who now boasts $233,358 in lifetime earnings, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Brett Miller drove five winners and Dan Rawlings three on the 15-race program.
Hall of Famer Dave Palone, who was injured in a race mishap Monday and released from a Pittsburgh hospital Tuesday, sat out the card and will have another day to recuperate Thursday when The Meadows is dark. He’s expected to be ready for his weekend assignments.
(The Meadows)