Lincolnjames gobbled up the leader with a powerful first-over move, then drew off late to capture Monday’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Lincolnjames was fourth when Dave Palone sent him after Dapper Dude, who was rendered vulnerable by a :26.3 opening panel. The six-year-old Northwest-Winbak Lucy gelding had little trouble clearing and opening a daylight lead. He triumphed in 1:51.1 over 23-1 long shot Gallant Seelster. Purdy Sam was third.
Ron Burke trains Lincolnjames, who won for the third time in his last four starts and extended his career bankroll to $180,987, for Burke Racing Stable LLC and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Jim Pantaleano collected four wins on the 13-race card while Dan Rawlings enjoyed a triple, including a pair of victories for trainer Dirk Simpson.
(The Meadows)