by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows
Washington, PA— Wind Of The North stalked Lady’s Dude patiently from the pocket, thenroared by him in the Lightning Lane to capture his second straight victory inWednesday’s (Dec. 13) $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trotat The Meadows.
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Wind Of The North captured his second straight victory in Wednesday’s $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.
Lady’s Dudeturned back the first-over challenge of Barn Girl, but it took a 27.4 thirdpanel to do it. That made him vulnerable to Wind Of The North, who downedLady’s Dude by 1/2 length in 1:54.2 for Aaron Merriman. Barn Girl saved show.
Bill Bercuryowns and trains Wind Of The North, a 7-year-old Cantab Hall-Talk To The Windgelding who extended his career bankroll to $852,368.
Mike Wildercollected three wins on the 12-race card while Tyler Stillings enjoyed atraining/driving double.
Live racing atThe Meadows resumes Saturday, when the program features a $50,000 total-poolPick-5 guarantee and a $5,000 total-pool guarantee for the Pick-4. First postis 1:05 p.m.