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Monday’s (June 22) edition of Racing Roundup features results stories from Harrington Raceway and The Meadows. Bandolito returns a winner at Harrington Harrington, DE — Daryl Bier’s Bandolito ($2.60, Bier) was a decisive winner in the $16,000 Open Pace Monday (June 22) at Harrington Raceway in 1:51.4.
Fotowon photo Bandolito was a decisive winner in the Open Pace Monday (June 22) at Harrington Raceway in 1:51.4. The 5-year-old Ponder stallion led virtually wire-to-wire in hand over Bad Boy Matt and Shiretown Pitbull.
Bandolito raced at Pocono Downs in his most recent two starts, including a 1:49.2 victory on May 30. Monday’s win was the 22nd in his career, which has banked him more than $380,000.
In the sub-featured $12,500 Open II, Robbins Nest Farm’s Island Lexus ($17.80, George Dennis) recorded a new lifetime best with a 1:51.2 win for trainer John Wilkerson.
Montrell Teague had a driving triple, with two wins aboard Kevin Switzer conditioned horses, giving the latter a training double.
Ross Wolfenden had two winners.
— Matt Sparacino
The Meadows
Tamarind made it two straight in The Meadows’ top trot with another first-over victory in Monday’s (June 22) $18,000 Preferred Handicap. Tamarind was sitting fourth down the backside when Aaron Merriman sent him after the leader, Tall Cotton. Much as he did last week, the 7-year-old son of Angus Hall-Spicegirl Kosmos wore down Tall Cotton and defeated him by a length in 1:52.3, a tick off the track record for older horses. Trustworthy Kid finished third. Bill Bercury owns and trains Tamarind, who now boasts $656,044 in career earnings. Tony Hall piloted four winners on the 14-race card.