by Mike Bozich, for Harrah’s Philadelphia

Chester, PA — A rare Monday card (Sept. 28) from Harrah’s Philadelphia featured two divisions of the Liberty Bell for 3-year-old filly pacers and a pair of upper-conditioned level events on the pace as well.

Linda Toscano trainee Better Said (Scott Zeron) took the first division of the Liberty Bell. The daughter of Well Said was leading the compact field of five when top contender Well Hello There (Yannick Gingras) broke at the quarter pole. Better Said led every step of the way in 1:53.1. It was her fifth victory of the year, her first since a mid July overnight win here. She is owned by Brittany Farms.

Steve Elliott charge Bodacious (Simon Allard) continued her winning ways in division two. The daughter of Somebeachsomewhere took off the early pace, settling in fifth from post one. She was able to grind into striking position, holding off the upset minded Deli Beach (George Napolitano Jr.) to win by a head in 1:52.2. She is owned by Conrad Zurich and Hauser Bros. Racing.

In other news, older pacer Sky Is The Limit (Simon Allard) was game in victory in a non-winners of $20,000 in the last five starts or non-winners of nine races or $90,000. The 5-year-old son of Western Ideal drafted behind cover until three-quarters, edging wide to defeat pacesetter Bettors Glass in 1:51.3. It was career win No. 16 for the Shaun Vallee trainee, starting for the 90th time. Owned by Darius Oshidar, he paid $7.00 to win.

Richard and Dale Julich’s Badix Hanover won his third straight on Monday. The 3-year-old gelded son of Western Ideal led at every quarter, completing the mile in a lifetime best 1:50.3. The race was for non-winners of $15,000 in their last five or non-winners of seven races or $70,000 lifetime. The Kevin McDermott trainee was heavily favored in the event.