Taking a page from her own book, Autumn Magic sprinted to the lead, controlled the fractions and held on late to capture her third straight in Monday’s $25,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows
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On March 29, Autumn Magic took the lead from post six, pocketed Spring Break and downed that rival by a head. It was déjà vu all over again Monday when Dave Palone sent Autumn Magic to the front from post six, leaving Spring Break in the pocket again. After a mild :29.2 second quarter, Autumn Magic had plenty left for a :27.3 dash home. She scored in 1:52.3, a neck better than Spring Break, with Francies Dream third.
Kevin McDermott trains Autumn Magic, a five-year-old daughter of Jennas Beach Boy-Swinging Rita, for Fran Azur.
Tony Hall drove five winners and Eric Ledford four on the 14-race card.
(The Meadows)