Gate-to-wire score for Blue Ivy

WASHINGTON, PA, May 5, 2022 — Hammered down to 2-5, Blue Ivy justified harness racing bettors’ faith by leading at every call and capturing Thursday’s $16,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Aaron Merriman sent Blue Ivy to the point from post 4; when chief rival Continualou broke stride trying to wrest the lead away, that made the task that much easier for Blue Ivy.

The 6-year-old daughter of Captaintreacherous-Ali Blue rolled him in 1:52.1, extending her lifetime bankroll to $588,205. Lady Newton was second by 1/2 length, providing trainer Bill Bercury and owner Renee Bercury an exacta sweep. Game Of Shadows completed the ticket.

BLUE IVY REPLAY

Mike Wilder collected three wins on the 11-race card, including a pair for trainer Dan Altmeyer.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a $1,679.89 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. Also, The Meadow will introduce its spring/summer Friday post time of 5:10 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

By Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association