by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows

Washington, PA — Set Me Up enjoyed a pocket trip, then poured through the Lightning Lane to capture Monday’s (Jan. 18) $20,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Sent off the 6-5 favorite, Set Me Up grabbed the early lead for Dave Palone but released Hidden Land approaching the quarter. The 7-year-old daughter of Shark Gesture-Moccasin Flight was fresher in the lane, downing Hidden Land by a half-length in 1:54 over a “good” surface. Spreester rallied for show.

Ron Burke trains Set Me Up, who triumphed for the third time in her last five starts and extended her career bankroll to $364,380, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Eric Ledford and Palone each piloted three winners on the 15-race card.