Better B Bold beastly in Meadows win

WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 10, 2023  — Better B Bold (Betterthancheddar-B So Lucky) moved relentlessly without cover, put away the leader at the top of the lane and scored decisively in Friday’s (Nov. 10) harness racing co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,100 Conditioned Pace.

Hammered down to 2-5, Better B Bold was a leisurely fifth when Aaron Merriman sent him on his way. The 3-year-old gobbled up the front-ending Bet On Zette and triumphed in 1:51.3, 1-1/2 lengths better than Double Up N, with Bereaved Hanover third. Todd Luther trains Better B Bold, who now boasts a career bankroll of $168,463, for Greg Luther Racing LLC.

BETTER B BOLD REPLAY

In Friday’s companion feature, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot, Windsong Patriot (E L Titan-Windsong Idol) led at every call for the second straight week to prevail for Hunter Myers and trainer Melanie O’Donnell, who owns with Corey Hendricks.

The 7-year-old gelding triumphed in 1:55, a length better than Parshall, with Smashing Racquets third. Windsong Patriot boosted his lifetime earnings to $226,860.

WINDSONG PATRIOT REPLAY

Chris Lems, Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and trainer Ron Burke each fashioned a triple 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