Windsong Leo worked a cozy pocket trip, then roared through the Lightning Lane to capture the $16,200 Open Handicap Pace on Thursday (Feb. 25) at The Meadows.
Wild Wild Western made to the point with a quarter-pole move, and withstood the first-over challenge of Carolina Beach. But the danger was lurking on his bumper, where Windsong Leo and Dave Palone were waiting. The nine-year-old Jeremes Jet-Windsong Goldie gelding scored in 1:51.4, three-quarter lengths better than Rock Candy, who also rallied in the Lightning Lane. Wild Wild Western saved show. The winner survived an inquiry regarding a possible pylon violation.
Palone collected six wins and Burke five on the 13-race card. Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. also enjoyed a big Thursday with three victories.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (Feb. 26) when the 13-race program features a $22,855.98 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m. (EST).
(The Meadows)