Warren slams with longshot in Open

WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 16, 2022 — Dismissed at 19-1, Slick Artist A (Art Major-Slick Bird) overtook Crisp Mane in deep stretch to spring the harness racing upset in Wednesday’s (Nov. 16) $19,300 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

After cutting a comfortable 57.2 front half, Crisp Mane appeared uncatchable. But when Ridge Warren angled Slick Artist A off the cones from third into the final turn, the 8-year-old mare accelerated quickly and downed Crisp Mane by 1/2 length in 1:53.2 over a “good” surface. Irish Daydream finished third.

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Gerald Lee, Jr. owns and trains Slick Artist A, who lifted her lifetime bankroll to $322,540. She paid $41.40 to win.

It was one of four wins for Warren on the 12-race card, giving him eight over the past two days.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a trio of carryovers: $1,791.16 in the Early Pick 4 (race 1); $1,496.44 in the final-race Jackpot Super Hi-5; $494.38 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association