by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Dapper Dude became a millionaire Saturday (Oct. 29) by surviving a four-wide first quarter in :25.4 and holding firm late to capture the $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows. The win pushed his career bankroll to $1,004,110.

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Dapper Dude breaks the million mark in career earnings with a win on Saturday at The Meadows.

After Dapper Dude reached the half in :54.2, he was challenged first-over by Atta Boy Dan. But the 7-year-old son of The Panderosa-Dressed To Suggest dug in for Tony Hall and defeated Atta Boy Dan by 3/4 lengths in 1:50.2. That Man Of Mine rallied for show.

Dapper Dude enjoyed his finest season at three when he earned $485,310 and downed Sweet Lou in the Pennsylvania Sires Stakes championship. He was third in the final of the North America Cup after winning an elimination. Bill Bercury trains the millionaire for Renee Bercury.

Hall enjoyed a four-bagger on the 14-race card while Dave Palone and trainer Ron Burke teamed for four victories.