Washington, PA — Blue Ivy powered to the lead from post five had little trouble controlling the mile as she captured Tuesday’s (Dec. 15) $17,900 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Blue Ivy stoutly held her ground in Tuesday’s featured distaff pace at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

After shrugging off the early challengers, Blue Ivy had plenty in reserve to thwart the late bid of the pocket-sitting Sports Flix, downing her by three-quarters of a length in 1:52.3. Brooklyn Lilacs was a ground-saving third.

Bill Bercury trains Blue Ivy, a 4-year-old daughter of Captaintreacherous and All Blue who now boasts a career bankroll of $281,310, for Renee Bercury.

Elsewhere on Tuesday’s card, Just Fly Beyond provided tote board fireworks when she scored at 178-1 for Brian Zendt, trainer Tom Svrcek and owner Janet Collins. The 5-year-old trotting mare returned $473.60 for a $2 across the board ticket and topped a $6,856 exacta.

Tony Hall collected three wins on the 13-race card.

The Super  Hi-5 jackpot that had been fueled by carryovers was taken down Tuesday, returning a healthy $18,260.62 for the single winning ticket. Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday (Dec. 16), when the 13-race program features two carryovers: $1,844.77 in the Early Pick-4 (race four) and $1,957.79 in the Pick-5 (race eight). First post is 12:45 p.m.