by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Parked the opening quarter in a swift :26.2, Lincolnjames was far from done, as he put the pedal to the metal and drew off to capture Saturday’s (June 17) $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows in a sharp 1:50.2.

Chris Gooden photo

Lincolnjames takes Saturday’s featured event at The Meadows in a sharp 1:50.2

Lincolnjames was extended by Techtor Hanover before taking the lead past the quarter, but the 6-year-old Northwest-Winbak Lucy gelding shrugged off the first-over challenge of Dapper Dude and waltzed home for Dave Palone from there. Techtor Hanover held second, two lengths back, while Sam Hill shot the Lightning Lane for show.

It was one of three wins for Palone on the 12-race card.

Ron Burke trains Lincolnjames, who now boasts career earnings of $231,077, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.