Surreal Ideal scores on the drop

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 20, 2023 — Enjoying a bit of class relief, Surreal Ideal (So Surreal-Jkmusicofthenight) pulled the pocket in the final turn and rolled past Roll Em to capture Friday’s (Jan. 20) harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 Conditioned Pace.

Surreal Ideal had been competing regularly in the Open Handicap, and while Roll Em enjoyed a comfortable 58 front half, he was no match for Surreal Ideal late.

The 5-year-old gelding scored in 1:54.1 over a “good” surface for Ridge Warren, defeating Roll Em by 1/2 length, with Torrin Hanover third.

Vernon Beachy trains Surreal Ideal, who extended his lifetime bankroll to $170.916, and owns with Gitup Racing and Elise Kilmer.

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Jim Pantaleano collected four wins on the 13-race card — including a pair each for trainers Christen Pantaleano and Brandon Presto — while Warren enjoyed a triple.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association