Passed by Dancin Sancho through the final turn, Codys Watching reasserted in the lane to gain a gritty victory in Tuesday’s (Nov. 15) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $13,600 conditioned pace.
Dancin Sancho moved powerfully first over and appeared to put Codys Watching away. But the four-year-old Hes Watching-Shellyssilvermoon gelding responded to Aaron Merriman’s urging and edged Dancin Sancho by a head in 1:54 over a sloppy surface. Silver Maple finished third.
Randy Bendis trains Codys Watching and owns with Pollack Racing LLC.
Ridge Warren piloted four winners while trainer Brandon Presto and Merriman each enjoyed a three-bagger.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday when the 12-race program features a pair of carryovers: $715.55 in the final-race Jackpot Super Hi-5, $257.40 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (Race 4). First post is 12:45 p.m.
(Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)