Betterthancheddar mare upsets in F&M Pace

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 23, 2024  — Better Double Flip (Betterthancheddar) moved relentlessly first over, wore down the leader and pulled off the 8-1 harness racing upset in Wednesday’s co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,500 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.

Better Double Flip was fourth down the backside when Brady Brown sent her after Cinnamon Crisp on the point. The 5-year-old ground down Cinnamon Crisp and went on to score in 1:52.4. Four Wide N Flyin rallied for place, 1/2 length back, with early leader Hurrikane Lori Ann third.

BETTER DOUBLE FLIP REPLAY

Timothy Wilson trains Better Double Flip, who lifted her lifetime earnings to $234,010, for Wilson Racing Stable Inc. and Ann Calvert.

In Wednesday’s companion feature, an $11,500 Conditioned Trot, Swan Legacy (Swan For All-Ladlylike Volo) powered by the 1-5 favorite, Tequila Talkin, in the Lightning Land and downed him by a neck in 1:55.1. The first-over Keystone Chaos completed the ticket. Jeremy Indof piloted the 7-year-old gelding, who now boasts a career bankroll of $279,760, for owner/trainer Todd Keith.

SWAN LEGACY REPLAY

Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and trainer Ron Burke teamed for four wins on the 13-race card while Indof also enjoyed a four-bagger.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday, first post 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association