Blue Ivy turns back foes in Open

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 27, 2023 — Blue Ivy (Captaintreacherous-Ali Blue) endured a demanding first quarter and held off a pair of harness racing rivals late to capture Friday’s $19,200 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Blue Ivy was parked throughout that :26.1 opening panel, but when Mike Wilder gave her a 30 second-quarter breather, she was able to turn back the determined first-over challenge of Coastal, downing her by a head in 1:53. Race favorite Kat was third in the Lightning Lane.

Bill Bercury trains the 7-year-old mare who now boasts a career bankroll of $844,999, for Renee Bercury.

Dave Palone piloted five winners on the 14-race card, including a pair for trainer Ron Burke.

BLUE IVY REPLAY

Don Sherman and Star Power Hanover (Wheeling N Dealin-Star Hanover) overtook the loose leader midway down the backside and went on to a decisive win in Friday’s $10,000 leg of the Great Lakes Amateur Driving Association (GLADA) Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Joelene “The Jewel” Christman opened a quick 7-length lead with Forever Jessie, but when Sherman marched past the half, he was quickly on top and drawing off, scoring in 1:56.1. Bob “Saint” Barnard closed the gap a bit to finish second by 3 lengths while “Just In It To Win It” Justin Mullett (Beyond Belief) and Floyd “Roper” Rhodes (Back Door Man) rounded out the ticket.

Jessica Roegner trains Star Power Hanover, a 4-year-old gelding who extended his career bankroll to $151,628, for Paul O’Neil.

STAR POWER HANOVER REPLAY

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 MSOA