Washington, PA – Bellsandwhistles retook the lead with a confident quarter-pole move and made it stand up in the slop as he captured Monday’s (Oct. 7) feature at The Meadows, a $12,000 Conditioned Trot.

Bellsandwhistles was strong in the stretch to take the victory in 1:55.3 this afternoon at the Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Tony Hall gave Bellsandwhistles a 30.1 second-quarter breather, which helped the 4-year-old Muscle Massive-Sierra Belle gelding stay strong through the stretch and score in 1:55.3. When Dawson Springs finished second by 3/4 lengths, it gave trainer Scott Betts the exacta sweep. Dr Judge completed the ticket.

Timothy Betts, Denise Barner and Chester Hoffman campaign Bellsandwhistles.

Brady Brown, Dave Palone, Jim Pantaleano, Mike Wilder, Hall and Betts each fashioned a double on the 13-race card.