Whata Donato Wins Meadows Feature

Whata Donato stalked the leader from the pocket, and then blazed through the stretch to capture Tuesday’s $20,000 Filly & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Trainer/driver Doug Snyder hustled Whata Donato to the lead but willingly accepted the cover of Cowgirl Hall. In the lane, Whata Donato swung wide to overtake the leader and held off the Lightning Lane charge of Boos Party Girl to down her by a nose in 1:54.3. Anaffairtoremember rallied for show.

Frank Poerio, Jr. campaigns Whata Donato, a five-year-old daughter of Donato Hanover-Donven Promise who boosted her lifetime bankroll to $252,396.

Jim Pantaleano piloted three winners on the 14-race card.

(The Meadows)