by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows
Washington, PA — Dapper Dude collected his 13th win this season when he withstood the determined challenge of Meadowbrook Tiger and captured Saturday’s (Dec. 9) $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Chris Gooden photo
Dapper Dude collects his 13th win of the season at The Meadows.
Dapper Dude retook the lead for Aaron Merriman following a swift :26.3 quarter only to face the menacing Meadowbrook Tiger, who gained steadily through the final turn.
Dapper Dude shook loose in mid-stretch and scored in 1:53.3, a length better than the rallying Sam Hill, while Meadowbrook Tiger saved show.
Bill Bercury trains Dapper Dude, an 8-year-old son of The Panderosa-Dress To Suggest who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $1,178,280, for Renee Bercury.
Dave Palone, Jim Pantaleano and trainer Ron Burke each fashioned a three-bagger on the 12-race card.