Washington, PA – American Music powered past Lunar, the 1-5 favorite, near the three-quarters and dug in late to secure his 22-1 upset in Saturday’s (Jan. 20) $19,200 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

American Music won Saturday’s feature at The Meadows. Chris Gooden Photos.

Although American Music had little trouble clearing Luna, he faced late challenges from Macadoodledoo and Patrikthepiranha A. Luke Hanners kept the 9-year-old American Ideal-Aspectofmusic gelding to his task, and he downed Macadoodledoo by 1/2 length in 1:54.1 over a “slow” surface. Patrikthepiranha A finished third.

Jason Irwin trains American Music, who now boasts a career bankroll of $255,361, and owns with John Irwin.

Hunter Myers, Dave Palone, Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and Hanners joined trainers Scott Betts, Brandon Presto and Dirk Simpson with doubles on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 PM.