Spitfire Oversees launched an impressive uncovered move that carried him past the loose leader, Rose Run Yorick, to victory in 1:52.2, matching the track record for three-year-old geldings, in Wednesday’s (Oct. 4) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 conditioned trot. The time equals the mark established last year by Longshot.
Spitfire Oversees was coming off a seven-length victory in a Keystone Classic but found himself in fourth past the half, five lengths behind Rose Run Yorick. Dave Palone set the three-year-old International Moni-Lagal Lady gelding to his task and he responded by overtaking Rose Run Yorick in mid-stretch and defeating him by 1-1/4 lengths. Vigil Cobra finished third.
Tim Twaddle trains Spitfire Oversees, who boosted his career bankroll to $157,586 for owner TheStable Spitfire Oversees Group.
Ronnie Wrenn and Palone each piloted four winners on the 13-race card while trainer Ron Burke enjoyed a three-bagger.
Live harness racing at The Meadows continues on Thursday, Oct. 5 with first post at 12:45 p.m.
(Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)