Blue Ivy rolls in F&M Pace

WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 15, 2020 — Blue Ivy powered to the lead from post 5 had little trouble controlling the mile as she captured Tuesday’s $17,900 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

After shrugging off the early harness racing challengers, Blue Ivy had plenty in reserve to thwart the late bid of the pocket-sitting Sports Flix, downing her by 3/4 lengths in 1:52.3. Brooklyn Lilacs was a ground-saving third.

Bill Bercury trains Blue Ivy, a 4-year-old daughter of Captaintreacherous-All Blue who now boasts a career bankroll of $281,310, for Renee Bercury.

Elsewhere on Tuesday’s card, Just Fly Beyond provided the tote board fireworks when she scored at 178-1 for Brian Zendt, trainer Tom Svrcek and owner Janet Collins. The 5-year-old mare trotter returned $473.60 for a $2 win/place/show ticket and topped a $6,856 exacta.

Tony Hall collected three wins on the 13-race card.

The Super-Hi-5 jackpot that had been fueled by carryovers was taken down Tuesday, returning a healthy $18,260.62 for the single winning ticket. Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday when the 13-race program features two carryovers: $1,844.77 in the Early Pick 4 (race 4), $1,957.79 in the Pick 5 (race 8). First post is 12:45 PM.

By Evan Pattak for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association