Sweet On Her zipped to the lead from post six and drew off late to capture Thursday’s $19,800 championship leg of the Margaret Provost Memorial for three-year-old filly trotters at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Sweet On Her took advantage of an unusual start, as three fillies leaving inside her in the field of six broke stride. Trainer/driver Wilbur Yoder gave Sweet On Her a :29.3 second-quarter breather, and that was all the daughter of Donato Hanover-Sweetsixtennkarats needed. She scored in a career-best 1:54.4 while Angelpedia stalked in vain from the pocket and finished 2-3/4 lengths back. Allforsouthwind completed the ticket.
Yoder said he wasn’t concerned about the break-fest inside him.
“I didn’t pay too much attention to that,” he said. “I knew if I could get her to the front, she would behave herself and be fine.”
He said Sweet On Her is eligible to most Pennsylvania stakes this year, including Sire Stakes, the PA All-Stars, the Currier & Ives, the Arden Downs and the Keystone Classic.
Bob Troyer owns Sweet On Her, now a winner of four races from 14 starts and $52,491.
Hunter Myers piloted four winners on the 12-race card, giving him seven over the last two programs.
Live harness racing at The Meadows continues Friday, with first post at 12:45 p.m.
(With files from Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)