by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Expose Yourself put away the venerable Barn Girl with a quick backside burst and earned a convincing victory, her third straight, in Wednesday’s (April 18) $20,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Chris Gooden photo

Expose Yourself scored in 1:55.1, matching her career best.

The 2017 Horse of the Year at The Meadows, Barn Girl entered the race off three straight wins but had to work hard from post nine to get the early lead in :27.2. When Dave Palone moved Expose Yourself from fourth, she exploited the favorite’s vulnerability and scored in 1:55.1, matching her career best. The game Barn Girl persevered and earned place, 1-1/4 lengths back, with Ameliosi third.

Ron Burke trains Expose Yourself, a 4-year-old daughter of Kadabra-Muscle Shirt, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi.

Mile Wilder collected four wins on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Saturday, first post 1:05 p.m.