Refreshed by a second-quarter breather, Fox Valley Charm blazed her back half in :55.1 over a ‘sloppy’ surface to score decisively in Tuesday’s $18,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Pace at the Meadows.
Fox Valley Charm left the gate in a fury and pocketed Magic Forces rather than turning her loose to the lead. Nevertheless, Aaron Merriman still was able to slow the second-panel pace to :29.2.
From there, Fox Valley Charm easily repelled the first-over thrust of Camera Lady and drew off to win in 1:52.1. Magic Forces used her pocket trip for second, three and three-quarter lengths back, while Albany Girl rallied for show.
Fox Valley Charm, pictured victorious on Tuesday, April 24 at the Meadows (Chris Gooden)
Dirk Simpson trains Fox Valley Charm, a six-year-old daughter of Yankee Skyscaper-Fox Valley Cherub, who extended her career bankroll to $256,750 for Peter Karras.
Live racing at the Meadows will resume Friday with a special twilight card. First-race post time will be at 5:30 p.m.
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