Muscles For Life captures Meadows GLADA trot

WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 17, 2023  — Stephen “You’re Never Too” Oldford and Muscles For Life (Muscle Mass) flew through the sloppy stretch to erase a 2-length deficit and capture Friday’s (Nov. 17) $10,000 harness racing leg of the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

When “Justinittowinit” Justin Mullett (Beyond Belief) moved powerfully first up to overtake Tom “Mayhem” Svrcek (Whiskey Lindy) on the lead and draw off, it appeared victory was his. But Oldford staged his furious rally to down Mullett by 1/2 length in 1:57.3. Allen Sisco (Holton) finished third.

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It was a big race for Sisco, who trains both Muscles For Life and Holton for Oldford Racing LLC. The winner pushed his career earnings to $475,407. As if their GLADA exploits weren’t enough, Oldford and Sisco also teamed to score with 23-1 Chin Chin Hall in one of Friday’s co-features, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot.

“Soarin’” Lauren Harmon (Deliciousstone DK) and Devan “The Purple Princess” Miller (Truman Jr Hanover) rounded out the GLADA Superfecta ticket.

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

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association