Washington, PA — Sonadora quarter-poled to the point and held off late challengers inside and outside to preserve her 8-1 upset in Wednesday’s (April 24) $19,500 final of the Ruby Cook Memorial Pace, for 3-year-old fillies, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Once Sonadora reached the top, her work was far from over, as she faced threats outside from Birdie Said and in the Lightning Lane from Muse La Rouge, who had captured the series’ two preliminary legs. But Sonadore dug in for Brady Brown, triumphing in a career-best 1:54.2. Birdie Said was a head back in second, with Muse La Rouge third.

Sonadora withstood late pressure from both sides to seal an 8-1 upset in the final of the Ruby Cook Memorial. Chris Gooden photo.

Nathan Bresnahan trains Sonadora, a daughter of Sweet Lou-Belle Boyd, for Matthew Miller.

Elsewhere on Wednesday’s card, millionaire Marloe Hanover overwhelmed a strong field in the $19,200 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Pace, prevailing easily on the front end in 1:51.1 for Dave Palone, trainer Virgil Morgan Jr., and owners Let It Ride Stables Inc. and Odds On Racing. The 7-year-old daughter of Captaintreacherous-Mesmerize Bluechip now has banked $1,127,392. The pocket-sitting Lydeo was second, beaten 2-3/4 lengths, with Always Gonna B You third.

Ronnie Wrenn Jr. piloted four winners on the 13-race card.

Thursday’s (April 25) 13-race program at The Meadows features the $17,300 final of the Margaret Provost Memorial Trot, for 3-year-old fillies. On the wagering front, the card offers an $806.67 carryover in the Lucky7 (races 3-9). First post is 12:45 p.m.