by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Dapper Dude snapped an uncharacteristic four-race losing streak Saturday (March 24) at The Meadows with a determined front-end victory in the $20,000 Preferred Pace.

Chris Gooden photo

Dapper Dude won for the 43rd time in his career on Saturday at The Meadows.

Dapper Dude took the point from post six in a demanding :26.3, and it looked like he might be vulnerable late. But he showed that millionaire grit for Aaron Merriman, foiling the first-over challenge of Rock The Nite and scoring in 1:52.1.

Enoch rallied for second, a length back, while A Real Miracle was a ground-saving third.

Bill Bercury trains Dapper Dude, a 9-year-old son of The Panderosa-Dress To Suggest who won for the 43rd time in his career and pushed his bankroll to $1,194,940, for Renee Bercury.

Mike Wilder collected four wins, including a pair for trainer Paul Corey, while Dave Palone enjoyed a triple on the 11-race card.