Whata Donato challenged Cowgirl Hall before the three-quarters, then eased by her in the lane to capture Tuesday's $20,000 Filly & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at the harness racing meeting at The Meadows.
Whata Donato was third when trainer/driver Doug Snyder sent her after Cowgirl Hall.
The pair dueled through the final turn until Whata Donato moved clear, downing her rival by 1-3/4 lengths in 1:54.1 over a sloppy surface.
Anaffairtoremember rallied for show.
Frank Poerio, Jr. campaigns Whata Donato, a 5-year-old daughter of Donato Hanover-Donven Promise who now boasts $266,776 in career earnings.
Tony Hall, Aaron Merriman, Dan Rawlings and trainer Bruce Riegle each enjoyed a double on the 14-race card.
Evan Pattak
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino