Washington, PA — Rebounding from a disastrous trip at Northfield Park, Barn Girl shot to the lead and held off a pair of talented challengers to capture Monday’s (June 17) $20,000 Open 1 Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Aaron Merriman got Barn Girl back in the win column in Monday’s featured trot at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

In that journey at Northfield, Barn Girl was parked most of the way, making the lead briefly but finishing a weary seventh. She had no such difficulties Monday, as she shot to the lead from post four for Aaron Merriman, thwarted the extended first-over bid of Bluebird Jesse, and scored in 1:53.3. The pocket-sitting Cue Hall was second, a length back, while Bluebird Jesse saved show.

Bill Bercury trains Barn Girl, a 7-year-old daughter of Cash Hall and Turquoise Sweetie who now has banked $771,168, for Renee Bercury.

Brian Zendt collected three wins on the 13-race card.

Live racing continues Tuesday (June 18) at The Meadows, when the program features a $705.08 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 1:05 p.m.