Pressured every step, Wehadababyetzaboy remained strong in the lane to capture Wednesday’s (Feb. 14) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $16,892 starter allowance pace.
Driven by Brady Brown, Wehadababyetzaboy was parked through the :27.4 opening quarter before clearing to the point. He drew an immediate challenge from Google My Chrome, who continued to dog him before tiring past the three-quarters. The five-year-old Sweet Lou-Camille gelding held off the closers to prevail in 1:53.4, a length better than the rallying The Nights Watch. Puzzling completed the ticket.
Michael Burke trains the homebred winner for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, M1 Stable and Jack Piatt III.
Driver Dave Palone was a dominant force throughout the 13-race card, steering six winners. He opened the card with trainer Randy Bendis's Always Be City ($3.20) and scored again a few races later with Paper Heart ($5.40) for trainer Jason Shaw. The first of consecutive wins during the back half of the 13-race card came with Fighting Evil ($3.40) for the Jack Smith stable. Palone then combined with Burke-trained Kilowaat Kid N ($3.20) for a win. He later capped off his big day winning back-to-back races with Cathy Hanover ($2.60) for conditioner Brandon Presto and Southernsunshine ($5.40) for Angela Coleman.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday (Feb. 15), first post 12:45 p.m.
(With files from Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)