Howard Hughes N gets lightning lane win in Meadows feature
February 24, 2023,Washington, PA – Howard Hughes N shot the lightning lane and overpowered the game leader, Carolina Beach, to capture Friday’s (Feb. 24) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 Conditioned Pace.
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Howard Hughes N f.ound the lightning lane and raced by Carolina Beach to win the feature on Friday at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.
Howard Hughes N was shy of the lead in recent weeks, but there was nothing reclusive about the 7-year-old Bettor’s Delight-Heavenly Franco N gelding on Friday. He zipped forward for Hunter Myers from post seven, dropped in behind Carolina Beach and outkicked him, downing him by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:52.2.
San Domino A finished third.
J.L. Adams trains Howard Hughes N, who now has banked $119,197, for Martin Valentic.
Ridge Warren piloted three winners on the 13-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday (March 1), first post 12:45 p.m.