Washington, PA – Swan Country, who made an abortive move early in the race, shot the lightning lane to capture Wednesday’s(Oct. 14)feature at The Meadows, a $10,200 conditioned trot.

Swan Country scores for Merriman in The Meadows conditioned trot. Chris Gooden Photo.

Aaron Merriman sent Swan Country after the early leader, Pete Stamas, but when that rival wouldn’t release Swan Country, he ducked back to a convenient opening at the pylons. That left Swan Country with plenty of trot late, and he used it to kick by the tiring Pete Stamas and score in a career-best 1:56. Tuesday Morning rallied for second, half-length back, while the first-over Rev It Up Man raced well for show.

Bill Rhoades trains Swan Country, a 3-year-old Swan For All-Big Z Credit gelding who was using Lasix for the first time, for Rick Senger.

Brady Brown and trainer Dirk Simpson each collected three wins on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Friday when the 13-race program features a $69,375.93 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.