Repeat winner takes second leg Ruby Cook Series

WASHINGTON, PA, April 17, 2024 — Muse La Rouge (Captaintreacherous-Modern Muse) won a three-ply battle for the early lead, then hung tough late to capture her second straight in Wednesday’s $12,500 second leg of the Ruby Cook Memorial Pace for 3-year-old harness racing fillies at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Always Sassy and Sonadora refused to concede the front to the 1-5 favorite, who eschewed a seat and persevered to the point for driver Dave Palone. The filly held off a quartet of late challengers to triumph in a career-best 1:53.3, 3/4 lengths better than the rallying Birdie Said. Sonadora finished third.

MUSE LA ROUGE REPLAY

Michael Hitchcock trains Muse La Rouge for William Hartt.

Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and Palone each collected three wins on the 13-race card.

Thursday’s program at The Meadows features the $12,500 second leg of the Margaret Provost Memorial Trot for 3-year-old fillies. On the wagering front, the card offers a $476.75 carryover in the Lucky7 (post 3). First post is 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association