by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Kingofthejungle waited patiently in the pocket behind the dueling leaders, then blazed through the Lightning Lane to score the 9-1 upset in Saturday’s (Feb. 25) $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Chris Gooden photo

Kingofthejungle holds off Mykindachip to capture the featured pacing event at The Meadows on Saturday.

While Mykindachip was fending off the first-over challenge of Latest Desire, Kingofthejungle and Tony Hall kept up, waiting for the opportunity to strike. They found it inside, where Kingofthejungle overtook Mykindachip and downed him by a head in 1:53.1. Unlocked also shot the Lightning Lane to earn show.

Jack Smith trains Kingofthejungle, a 6-year-old Well Said-Allamerican Calico gelding who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $395,291, for Fox Racing Inc. and Darius Oshidar.

Hall collected four wins and Aaron Merriman three on the 12-race card.