Chase H Hanover zips to third straight score

WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 22, 2023  — Chase H Hanover (Captaintreacherous-Calgary Hanover) zipped to the lead from post 6 and rolled to his third straight victory in Friday’s (Dec. 22) $21,200 Open Handicap harness racing pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Chase H Hanover had to pace a 26.1 opening panel to reach the point, but once Dave Palone gave him a 29 second-quarter breather, the race for win was effectively over. The 5-year-old gelding triumphed in 1:50.1, 1-1/4 lengths better than the pocket-sitting Liteningonthebeach. Bereaved Hanover rallied for show.

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Virgil Morgan, Jr. trains Chase H Hanover, who now boasts a career bankroll of $918,377, for Bottom Line Racing LLC and Carl Howard.

Aaron Merriman enjoyed a three-bagger — for the third straight day — on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the program features a $662.90 carryover in the Pick 5 (race 9). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association