Hunter Myers honored by the Meadows & MSOA

WASHINGTON, PA, April 24, 2024 — On Wednesday, Hollywood Casino at The Meadows and the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA) honored harness racing driver Hunter Myers on the occasion of the 2,000th winning drive of his career.

Myers, who splits his time between The Meadows and Ohio tracks, notched the milestone victory Saturday at MGM Northfield. The 26-year-old Myers began driving in 2014 and in that year collected his first three pari-mutuel wins — all on the same card — at Ohio’s Jackson County Fair.

Making the presentation to Hunter Myers were Pastor Joe DiDonato, The Meadows track chaplain, and Tasha McCormick, MSOA director of marketing.

Sonadora (Sweet Lou-Belle Boyd) quarter-poled to the point and held off late challengers inside and outside to preserve her 8-1 upset in Wednesday’s $19,500 final of the Ruby Cook Memorial Pace for 3-year-old fillies at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Once Sonadora reached the top, her work was far from over, as she faced threats outside from Birdie Said and in the Lightning Lane from Muse La Rouge, who had captured the series’ two preliminary legs. But Sonadore dug in for Brady Brown, triumphing in a career-best 1:54.2. Birdie Said was a head back in second, with Muse La Rouge third.

Nathan Bresnahan trains Sonadora for owner Mathew Miller.

SONADORA REPLAY

Elsewhere on Wednesday’s card, millionaire Marloe Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Mesmerize Bluechip) overwhelmed a strong field in the $19,200 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace, prevailing easily on the front end in 1:51.1 for Dave Palone, trainer Virgil Morgan, Jr. and owners Let It Ride Stables Inc. and Odds On Racing.

The 7-year-old mare now has banked $1,127,392. The pocket sitting Lydeo was second, beaten 2-3/4 lengths, with Always Gonna B You third.

MARLOE HANOVER REPLAY

Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. piloted four winners on the 13-race card.

Thursday’s 13-race program at The Meadows features the $17,300 final of the Margaret Provost Memorial Trot for 3-year-old fillies. On the wagering front, the card offers an $806.67 carryover in the Lucky7 (race 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