WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 8, 2018 — Anythingforlove A opened up a 4-length lead at the three-quarters and cruised home to capture Saturday's $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
After four consecutive pocket trips had produced seconds and thirds, Anythingforlove A took matters into his own hands by blasting to the front for Aaron Merriman and settling matters early. He scored in 1:53.1, 3/4 lengths better than the first-over Hawk's Red Chief, with Dapper Dude third.
Bill Bercury trains the winner, a 6-year-old Rock N Roll Heaven-The Perfect Mona gelding who vaulted over $200,000 in career earnings, for Renee Bercury.
Jim Pantaleano piloted four winners and Mike Wilder three on the 13-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday, when the program features a $1,875.60 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5.
by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows