by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Spreester retook the lead at the quarter-mile marker and coasted home from there in Monday’s (Nov. 14) $20,000 Filly & Mare Not Listed Preferred/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Chris Gooden photo

Spreester contributes to Aaron Merriman’s hat trick on Monday at The Meadows.

Hammered down to 2-5, Spreester zipped to the front for Aaron Merriman but briefly released Aniston Seelster. Back on top, the 5-year-old daughter of American Ideal-Rodeo Spree scorched the back half in :55.4 en route to victory in 1:52.1. Aniston Seelster was second, 2-1/4 lengths back, with Best Of Jenna third.

Bill Bercury trains Spreester, who now boasts $539,576 in career earnings, for Renee Bercury. It was one of three wins for Merriman on the 14-race card.