by Paul Ramlow, USTA Internet News Manager

Columbus, OH — Enviro Stables’ Spoiled Beach overcame a first-over trip to win the $22,500 first leg of the Blossom Pacing Series for 3-year-old fillies on Wednesday night (April 1) at The Meadowlands.

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Spoiled Beach (#5) edged Terroronthebeach by a neck.

Ron Pierce was in the bike for trainer Linda Toscano as the Camluck-Beach Dancer miss edged Terroronthebeach (George Brennan) by a neck in a time of 1:54.1. Wildflower Hanover (Brian Sears) finished third, while pacesetter Twin B Treasure (David Miller) was fourth.

The victory was the third in five 2009 starts for Spoiled Beach, who lifted her season’s earnings to $43,875. The bay mare has won $78,838 lifetime.

The second leg of the Blossom Series will be contested next Wednesday night (April 8).