Competing at The Meadows for the first time since Aug. 1, Atta Boy Dan showed his customary fondness for his home track as he survived a wicked :26.3 opening panel and captured Friday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace.
Atta Boy Dan’s travels took him to Harrah’s Philadelphia, Scioto Downs and Red Shores at Charlottetown Driving Park, where he finished second in the final of the Gold Cup and Saucer.
The six-year-old Western Terror-Dropitlikeitshot gelding was as sharp as usual at The Meadows, winning a three-ply battle for the early lead and rolling home in 1:50.1 for Dave Palone. Longshot Dealin Dan shot the Lightning Lane for second, two and a quarter lengths back, with Mattamerican third.
Ron Burke trains Atta Boy Dan, who now boasts $414,542 in career earnings, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Jim Pantaleano piloted four winners and Mike Wilder three on the 15-race card.
(With files from The Meadows)