Freeze Line launched from last, springing a 15-1 upset in the second leg of the Ben Wood Memorial Trot for three-year-old colts and geldings Tuesday, April 10 at The Meadows.
Freeze Line trailed by five lengths when he initiated his move. The son of Donato Hanover-American Frost overtook his stablemate, Agent Mac, in deep stretch, downing him by a head in a career-best 1:58.2. Crown Court finished third.
Mr Contestant took the other $15,000 division to give Tony Hall, trainer Rich Gillock and owner/breeder Bob Key a second-leg sweep.
In the $18,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace, Dover Downs-invader Divas Image scored an on-the-front victory in 1:52.2 for Aaron Merriman, trainer Jennifer Bongiorno and owners Our Horse Cents Stables, Stable 45 and J&T Silva Stables. The five-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight-Rocknroll Diva extended her career bankroll to $353,682.
On Saturday afternoon, April 21, The Meadows will host the $25,000 (est.) finals of four current late-closer series, including the Ben Wood.
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino has doubled — to $10,000 — the total-pool guarantee for its Wednesday, April 11 Pick-5 wager as part of the United States Trotting Association's Strategic Wagering Initiative.
While $5,000 Pick-5 guarantees are offered each card, The Meadows increased the pool when Tuesday’s Pick 5 was uncovered, resulting in a carryover of $3,320.50.
In addition, Wednesday’s card includes a $7,500 total-pool guarantee for the Pick 4, also a regular feature of each program at The Meadows.
Minimum wager for the Pick 4 (races 4-7) and Pick 5 (races 9-13) is 50 cents. Since Pennsylvania law requires a minimum per-race wager of $2, a player wagering at the 50-cent level must bet at least four tickets.
First post Wednesday is 1:05 p.m.
(With files from The Meadows)