32-1 long shot upsets at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA  — Dismissed at a juicy 32-1, the classy veteran Chef Lee cooked up a long shot special when he shot the Lightning Lane to capture Thursday’s harness racing feature at The Meadows, a $10,300 Conditioned Trot.

Gonnawishonastar threw down a swift 1:24.4 three-quarters but couldn’t withstand the inside charge of Chef Lee and driver Brady Brown, who triumphed in 1:54.1. Gonnawishonastar saved second, 3/4 lengths back, with Wilberforce third.

Norm Parker trains and owns Chef Lee, a 9-year-old Cantab Hall-Summer Savory gelding who extended his lifetime bankroll to $439,135. It was Brown’s fifth win over the last two programs.

CHEF LEE REPLAY

Aaron Merriman collected four wins on the 13-race card while Brown has bagged six over the last two programs.

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

For full race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA