by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Pressured every step, Tricky Nick held firmunder fire and captured Wednesday’s (Mar. 22) $18,000 Winners Over $10,000Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

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Tricky Nick captured Wednesday’s $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows in 1:55.

After laboring on the outside to get the leadbefore the quarter, Tricky Nick faced an immediate challenge from the parked-outFashion Chocolate. He shrugged that one off but faced a more serious threat fromAngels Ransom, who was three-wide and gaining into the final turn. Under JimPantaleano’s urging, Tricky Nick held off Angels Ransom by a head in 1:55, withCantab Lindy third.

Richard Perfido trains Tricky Nick, a 5-year-oldBand’s Gold Chip-Broader Ambition gelding who extended his career bankroll to$164,754, for Thomas Mattingly.

Mike Wilder piloted three winners on the 12-racecard.