Dontcallmefrancis zipped to the lead from post six and never had an anxious moment as he rolled to his 14th victory this year to land him in a tie atop the North American harness racing leaderboard for the most wins this year.
Racing in Saturday afternoon’s feature at The Meadows, a $10,800 Claiming Handicap Pace, Dontcallmefrancis and driver Dave Palone drew off late to defeat the rallying Cinnamack by six lengths in 1:51.3, with Sweet Beach third.
Jason Seymour owns and trains the winner, who extended his lifetime bankroll to $508,076. The win places him in a tie for the most wins this season along with Catch Me Conrad and Swan Fine Lady.
Palone collected five wins and trainer Jason Robinson four on the 12-race card. Aaron Merriman and Seymour also enjoyed big days, with three victories apiece.
Live harness racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the 13-race program features a $48,563.83 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.
(with files from MSOA)