Exploiting torrid fractions, Big Bang Bang pounced on the leaders first-over and pulled off the 6-1 upset in Wednesday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,300 conditioned pace.
Louie, the 3-5 favourite, was parked well past the quarter and was forced to a swift :55.3 half. That was the signal for trainer/driver Dan Rawlings to move Big Bang Bang from third. The four-year-old Believeinbruiser-Shytown Lightning gelding defeated the game Louie by three-quarters of a length in a career-best 1:52.2, with Super Hero Hanover a rallying third.
Meredith Farms LLC and Katelyn Reagan campaign Big Bang Bang.
Aaron Merriman and Dave Palone joined Rawlings with driving doubles on the 11-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 11-race program features a pair of rich carryovers -- $17,315.49 in the final-race Super Hi-5, $15,190.24 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race four). First post is 12:45 p.m.
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