Washington, PA — Touchamatic held off challengers inside and out to capture Tuesday’s (Oct. 1) $18,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows. It was the 15th victory this season for Touchamatic, who was driven by Aaron Merriman for trainer Bill Bercury and owner Renee Bercury.

Touchamatic withstood a pair of late threats to take Tuesday’s featured distaff pace at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

The 5-year-old daughter of American Ideal and Perfect Touch took the field through a swift 1:21.4 three-quarters, but still had enough in the tank to turn back the outside brush of Camera Lady and the Lightning Lane charge of Suddenly Royal. She prevailed in 1:50.2, a half length better than Camera Lady, while McDazzle rallied for show ahead of Suddenly Royal. Touchamatic now boasts career earnings of $388,572.

Dave Palone and trainer Scott Betts each enjoyed a triple on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday (Oct. 2), when the program features a $3,698.94 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 1:05 p.m.