Valley Of Sin used a relentless uncovered move in the slop to wear down the leader and capture Wednesday’s $15,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life Trot at The Meadows.
Valley Of Sin was fifth near the half when trainer/driver Wilbur Yoder sent him after I Know My Chip, who had worked hard to reach the front. The six-year-old Yankee Glide-Anklet Hanover ridgling put away I Know My Chip at the top of the lane and held off Nothinbutanallstar by three-quarters of a length to prevail in 1:54.4. Cantab Lindy finished third.
John Ducharme campaigns Valley Of Sin, who pushed his career bankroll to $237,899.
Aaron Merriman piloted three winners on the 14-race card. With two victories, Mike Wilder extended to five his streak of multiple-win programs; his win total during that stretch is 21.
(The Meadows)