Activation moved first-over near the three-quarters on Thursday (July 6) and rolled to his second straight series victory at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Activation was third when Anthony MacDonald sent him after the leader, Fathers Secret. The Father Patrick-Repentance gelding moved steadily past to defeat Fathers Secret by a length in 1:59, with My Bar Tab third. Tim Twaddle trains Activation for TheStable Activation Group.
A pair of maidens, Greenback Session and Kill A Word, took the other $10,000 second-leg splits in the Pop Up Series for freshman colt and gelding trotters.
Greenback Session drew off from the field late, overwhelming Honor Guard by 4-1/2 lengths in 1:57.1. First-leg winner Andy B Worthy completed the ticket. Chris Beaver conditions the son of Greenshoe-Ens Tag Session and owns with Bill Manes and Leo Fleming.
Kill A Word experienced a trip most maidens would abhor — parked out on two separate occasions — but he persevered and triumphed for Kyle Bolon, trainer Rodney Bolon and owner Sarah Bolon. The Father Patrick-Twice A Night gelding prevailed in 2:01, a half-length better than Mounds For All. Nail Driver earned show.
Drew Monti piloted five winners on the 13-race card.
Prompted by a $4,549.47 carryover, The Meadows and the United States Trotting Association Strategic Wagering Initiative have established a $15,000 guarantee for Friday’s (July 7) Early Pick 4. Friday’s 13-race card also offers an $858.14 carryover in the Pick 5 (Race 9). First post is 5:10 p.m.
(Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)