Washington, PA — Rising MVP pulled the pocket near the three-quarters, powered past the leader and coasted to a comfortable victory in Monday’s (Nov. 5) feature at The Meadows, a $13,000 conditioned trot.

Rising MVP was a 1:55.1 winner for Aaron Merriman. Chris Gooden photo.

Rising MVP was stalking Banker Volo when Aaron Merriman cut him loose. The 3-year-old My MVP-Nutmegs Winner gelding had little trouble negotiating the “good” surface, scoring in 1:55.1. Media Buzz was second, 1-1/2 lengths back, with Explosive Leggs third.

Bill Daugherty Jr. trains Rising MVP, who now boasts $181,762 in career earnings, for Susan Daugherty.

Tony Hall, Dan Rawlings, Wilbur Yoder, trainer Rich Gillock, owner Bob Key and Merriman each enjoyed a double on the 13-race card.