Washington, PA — Joe McDude had to duel for the early lead, but was unchallenged once reaching the point as he captured Saturday’s (June 19) co-feature at The Meadows, a $10,800 claiming handicap pace.

Joe McDude dueled for the early lead and never looked back in Saturday’s co-featured claiming handicap at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

After yielding to the pocket, Winning Is Sweet stalked Joe McDude for the rest of the mile but had to settle for second, 1-3/4 lengths back. America’s Guest rallied for show. Joe McDude triumphed for Ronnie Wrenn Jr. in 1:51.2, matching his career best.

Ron Burke trains the Big Jim-Mattercycle gelding, who lifted his career bankroll to $120,353, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

In Saturday’s other co-feature, also a $10,800 claiming handicap pace, Dream Of Luck moved relentlessly first-over to prevail in 1:52.2 for Mike Wilder, trainer Mark Goldberg and owner Rags To Reaches Of PA. The 7-year-old Camluck-Dream Of Mimi gelding now boasts career earnings of $296,228. Sweet Beach and Jins Shark rounded out the ticket.

Burke collected four wins on the 13-race card while Dave Palone and Wrenn each fashioned a three-bagger.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday (June 23), first post 12:45 p.m.