Bettis worked out a perfect cover trip Wednesday to capture his second straight win in the $22,500 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows
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When Fox Valley Thor brushed first over to challenge the leader, Fifty Two Finn, Aaron Merriman moved Bettis behind the live cover. Fox Valley Thor cleared before the three-quarters, but Bettis soared past to score in 1:57. Springboard rallied for second, finishing 1-3/4 lengths back, while Fox Valley Thor saved show.
David Wade trains Bettis, a five-year-old homebred son of Sierra Kosmos-SJs Shad Roe who extended his career bankroll to $148,147, and owns with William F. Peel III and Gerald Brittingham.
Greg Grismore, Dave Palone and Merriman each drove three winners on the 15-race card.
(The Meadows)