Dapper Dude made it three straight when he zipped to the front, thwarted one serious challenger and captured Saturday’s $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Dapper Dude took the field through a 1:24 three-quarters when he was confronted by the first-over Kingofthejungle, who appeared to poke his nose in front. But the seven-year-old son of The Panderosa-Dress To Suggest reasserted through the final turn for Aaron Merriman and downed Kingofthejungle by a length in 1:51.4. Atta Boy Dan rallied for show.
Bill Bercury trains Dapper Dude, who extended his career bankroll to $1,030,826, for Renee Bercury.
Tony Hall, Dave Palone, Dan Rawlings and trainer Ron Burke each enjoyed a double on the 13-race card.
(With files from The Meadows)