14-year-old notches 18th win

WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 10, 2021 — Carolina Beach shot the Lightning Lane for harness racing driver Aaron Merriman to capture Friday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,100 Conditioned Pace.

Carolina Beach seized the early lead from post 3 but yielded at the quarter to Done Well. In the stretch, a refreshed Carolina Beach was the stronger horse, scoring in 1:51.2. SB Bodacious found a late seam for second, 3/4 lengths back, while Done Well saved show.

Bill Bercury trains Carolina Beach, a 7-year-old Somebeachsomewhere-Laughandbehappy gelding who notched career win 42 and extended his lifetime bankroll to $498,832, for Renee Bercury.

CAROLINA BEACH REPLAY

Elsewhere on Friday’s card, Dream Out Loud N, a 14-year-old Bettor’s Delight-Nothin Butadreamer gelding who faces mandatory retirement at the end of this month, won his seventh straight and 18th this year, moving him into a tie for “winningest” horse this year in North America.

He shares the top spot with Winning Shadow and Swan Fine Lady. Dave Palone drove for trainer Marcus Marashian, who owns with Tina Porfilio.

DREAM OUT LOUD N REPLAY

Hunter Myers and Merriman each piloted three winners on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Tuesday, first post 12:45 PM.

For full race results, click here.

By Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association