Buck Nome reasserts in lane, wins Meadows feature; Palone wins five
May 2, 2024,Washington, PA — Passed in the final turn, Buck Nome dug in, reasserted in the lane and captured Thursday’s (May 2) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $13,000 claiming handicap trot.
Buck Nome quarter-poled to the top for Spencer Kahrig but was challenged by the first-over Pembroke Regal, who edged ahead as the field turned for home but could not completely clear. Under Kahrig’s urging, Buck Nome found more and scored in 1:54.3. HS Winchester shot the Lightning Lane for second, three-quarters of a length back, with Angeliki third.
Dana Kahrig trains Buck Nome, a 5-year-old Dover Dan-Lauries Lucky Lady gelding, for Calvin Hoover.
Dave Palone piloted five winners on the 13-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (May 3), first post 12:45 p.m.