by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — TSM Photo Bugger moved first-over to gain better position, then brushed again in the lane to capture Wednesday’s (May 25) $13,500 Winners Over $10,000 Life Trot at The Meadows.

Chris Gooden photo

TSM Photo Bugger made two moves to capture Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows.

TSM Photo Bugger was third down the backside when Aaron Merriman sent him after the leader, Lady’s Dude. When the pocket-sitting Classicality gapped, TSM Photo Bugger slipped into the two hole and kept the pressure on. The 9-year-old SJ’s Photo-Rewarding Wink gelding overpowered Lady’s Dude in the stretch, downing him by a length in a career-best 1:52.4. Classicality saved show.

Jan Fread trains TSM Photo Bugger, who now boasts $591,470 in lifetime earnings, for owner/breeder Ted Tomson.

Tony Hall piloted three winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Friday with a special post time of 5 p.m. The program features two stakes for 3-year-old filly pacers: a $161,760 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and an $80,000 PA Stallion Series event.