Western Terror son repeats in feature

WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 11, 2015 — Atta Boy Dan surrendered the lead at the three-quarters but found another gear late as he captured his second straight in Wednesday's harness racing $20,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

A parked-out 27.1 opening panel made Atta Boy Dan vulnerable to the first-over bid of Royal Heart, who was able to cross over and move a length in front. When Dave Palone asked Atta Boy Dan for more, the 6-year-old Western Terror – Dropitlikeitshot gelding surged through the Lightning Lane, scoring in 1:53. Dew N Doughnuts was second, 1/2 length back, while Royal Heart saved show.

Ron Burke trains Atta Boy Dan, who extended his career bankroll to $235,560, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi, LLC. Tony Hall and Palone each piloted three winners on the 14-race card.

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