by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Kandian Klub worked out the perfect pocket trip, then brushed through the Lightning Lane to capture Friday’s (Dec. 19) $18,000 Filly & Mare Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Hustled from the gate by Dave Palone, Kandian Klub settled into the pocket behind Whata Donato, who carried her to the stretch. The 5-year-old daughter of Pegasus Spur-KT Dee Dee was the stronger mare late, downing Whata Donato by a half-length in 1:54.3. Longshot Express Justice rallied for show.

Ron Burke trains Kandian Klub, who now boasts $182,751 in career earnings, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC. Palone and Burke each enjoyed a triple on the 16-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Monday, when the card features a pair of total pool guarantees — $5,000 for the Pick-4 and $7,500 for the Pick-5. First post is 12:55 p.m.