by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Wilberforce followed livecover, then exploded out of the final turn to capture Wednesday’s (June 28) featureat The Meadows, an $11,500 Conditioned Trot.

Chris Gooden photo

Dave Palone drove Wilberforce to victory in Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows.

Wilberforce was fifth down the backside whenDave Palone moved him behind the first-over Tall Cotton. When his coverstalled, the 5-year-old Caviar Crown-Rose Run Imprint gelding went wide andfound another gear, scoring in 1:54.3. Tricky Nick chased Wilberforce home tobe second, 2-1/4 lengths back, while Monte Cristo Spur rallied for show.

Kris Rickert conditions Wilberforce, who nowboasts $180,786 in career earnings, and owns with Dale Wareham.

Aaron Merriman collected five wins on the12-race card for as many trainers — Joelene Christman, Bill Daugherty, Jr., SalDigati, Jeff Hochstetler and Bill Rhoades.