Washington, PA – Last week, Carolina Beach poured through the Lightning Lane to defeat the front-ending Windsong Leo. On Friday (June 28) at The Meadows, it was déjà vu all over again, as Carolina Beach used the same scenario to down Windsong Leo in the $18,000 Open Handicap Pace.

Carolina Beach outkicked Windsong Leo again Friday in the feature at the Meadows. Chris Gooden photos.

Windsong Leo clicked off three-quarters in 1:22.3 and was unchallenged until Carolina Beach knifed inside from the pocket for Dan Rawlings. The 5-year-old Somebeachsomewhere-Laughandbehappy gelding scored in 1:49.3 — his second consecutive sub-2:00 mile — and downed Windsong Leo by half a length. Statham N finished third.

Bill Bercury trains Carolina Beach, who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $228,593, for Renee Bercury.

Tony Hall collected five wins, including a pair for trainer Cory Kreiser, while Dave Palone fashioned a triple on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday (July 1), first post 1:05 p.m.