Washington, PA – Windsong Leo reeled off the back half in a swift 54.4, quashing any hopes of those chasing him, en route to a dominating victory in Friday’s (Feb. 21) $20,000 Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Windsong Leo’s opening half was no slouch either — 55.2 from post eight in sub-freezing temperatures — and when he quickened thereafter, there was little doubt who was best. The 8-year-old Jereme’s Jet-Windsong Goldie gelding scored for Dave Palone in 1:50.1, two lengths better than Dancin Dragon, with Macadoodledoo third.

Windsong Leo posted a swift 54.4 in the final half to dominate the feature today at the Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Windsong Leo won for the fifth time in seven starts this year and pushed his career bankroll to $651,505 for trainer Ron Burke and owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura.

Trainer Dirk Simpson enjoyed a four-bagger on the 13-race card while Aaron Merriman, Burke and Palone each fashioned a triple.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday (Feb. 24) when the program features a $6,020.53 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5 and a $5,000 total-pool guarantee in the Pick 4 (races 3-6). First post is 1:05 p.m.