Washington, PA — Calliope Hanover sustained a first-over move that carried her to victory in Thursday’s (May 18) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,800 conditioned pace for fillies and mares.

Calliope Hanover was third when Hunter Myers sent her after the leader, Stay Happy, who maintained her margin until mid-stretch. That’s when the 3-year-old daughter of Stay Hungry-Castaway Hanover kicked into a higher gear and overtook Stay Happy, downing her by a length in a career-best 1:54.1. The hard-used Betting Fra earned third.

Hunter Myers orchestrated the winning move in Thursday’s featured distaff pace at The Meadows with Calliope Hanover in mid-stretch. Chris Gooden photo.

Brad Buxton trains Calliope Hanover for Joellen Buxton, Harold Altman and Vavlin Racing LLC.

Trainer Dirk Simpson fashioned a four-bagger on the 12-race card while Jeremy Indof piloted three winners.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (May 19); first post is 12:45 p.m.