by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Abandoning his customary rallying style, Valley Of Sin zipped right to the front, thwarted his lone serious challenger and captured his third straight victory in Wednesday’s (Dec. 21) $18,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

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Valley Of Sin was a 1:55.3 winner in the Preferred Handicap Trot.

In his most recent six starts, Valley Of Sin never held the lead until the final call. On Wednesday, however, trainer/driver Wilbur Yoder hustled him to the point and gave him a comfortable :59 opening half.

That left the 6-year-old Yankee Glide-Anklet Hanover ridgling with enough pop to turn back the first-over bid of Sixteen Mikes and triumph in 1:55.3. The pocket-sitting Classicality finished second, 1-1/2 lengths back, while Sixteen Mikes was third.

John Ducharme campaigns Valley Of Sin, who now boasts $256,899 in career earnings.

Dan Rawlings collected three wins on the 12-race card.