Kingofthejungle waited patiently in the pocket behind the duelling leaders, then blazed through the Lightning Lane to score the 9-1 upset in Saturday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
While Mykindachip was fending off the first-over challenge of Latest Desire, Kingofthejungle and Tony Hall kept up, waiting for the opportunity to strike. They found it inside, where Kingofthejungle overtook Mykindachip and downed him by a head in 1:53.1. Unlocked also shot the Lightning Lane to earn show.
Jack Smith trains Kingofthejungle, a six-year-old Well Said-Allamerican Calico gelding who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $395,291, for Fox Racing Inc. and Darius Oshidar.
Hall collected four wins and Aaron Merriman three on the 12-race card.
(The Meadows)