by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Safe From Terror reclaimed her lead in the battle for “winningest” Standardbred in North America in 2017, capturing her 22nd victory this year in Monday’s (Dec. 18) $20,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Chris Gooden photo

Safe From Terror won for the 22nd time in 2017 on Monday.

Safe From Terror has been dueling with the western New York-based mare Quicksilvercandy A, who has 21 wins this season.

Assigned post eight, Safe From Terror was parked through a blistering :26.3 opening panel. But the 5-year-old daughter of Western Terror-In A Safe Place still was much the best, as she widened her lead late for Jim Pantaleano to score in 1:51.3. Miss Mady shot the Lightning Lane for second, 5-1/4 lengths back, with the pocket-sitting Shady Caroline third.

Diana Riegle trains Safe From Terror, who now boasts $889,457 in career earnings, for Winchester Baye Acres.

Pantaleano collected five wins on the 13-race card while Mike Wilder enjoyed a triple.