Washington, PA — Medusa became harness racing’s newest millionaire when she finished second in Tuesday’s (Nov. 5) $20,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows. Her check lifted her career bankroll to $1,004,178. Tony Hall was aboard for the milestone trip for trainer Randy Bendis, who owns the 8-year-old daughter of Bettor’s Delight and Mythical with Pollack Racing LLC.

Medusa was honored trackside after eclipsing the $1 million plateau in career earnings on Tuesday at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Fast, rugged and durable, Medusa did not race at 2 and 3, but made up for lost time in her initial — and best — campaign, when she banked $246,691.

Medusa led until deep stretch in Tuesday’s feature. but was outkicked in the Lightning Lane by the pocket-sitting Amelias Courage A, who knifed through the slop to down Medusa by three-quarters of a length in 1:53 for Dan Rawlings. It was the first win in three domestic starts since trainer Richard Perfido imported the 5-year-old daughter of Courage Under Fire and American Dream for Thomas Mattingly. Camera Lady completed the ticket.

Rawlings fashioned a triple on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday (Nov. 6) when the program features a $22,748.49 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post for the 13-race card is 1:05 p.m.