Shanghai James goes back-to-back

WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 8, 2024  — Buried in fourth with no apparent way out as the field turned for home, Shanghai James (Shanghai Phil) found the Lightning Lane and poured through to take Friday’s feature — his second straight harness racing victory — at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,000 Claiming Handicap Pace.

As the field fanned out to attack the leader, Shanghai James and Brady Brown found an unexpected path to the Lightning Lane. They seized the opportunity and prevailed in 1:53, 3/4 lengths better than 68-1 long shot Olliestrikesfame. In Rock We Trust completed the ticket.

SHANGHAI JAMES REPLAY

Dirk Simpson trains Shanghai James, a 4-year-old gelding who lifted his career bankroll to $109,287, for Dirk Simpson Stable Inc, Cliff Dvorkin and Zachary Dvorkin.

Dave Palone and Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. each enjoyed a three-bagger on the 13-race card.

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