The Meadows hosts start of two trotting series

WASHINGTON, PA, March 7, 2024 — Daylights Daughter (Cantab Hall-Mistress Valentine) confidently pulled the pocket into the final turn and edged past the harness racing leader to score in Thursday’s Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Northern Demi (Royalty For Life-Dover Miss), the 1-9 favorite, rolled home in the other $10,000 division of the event for 3- and 4-year-old fillies and mares.

The series honors the memory of Mary Wohlmuth, longtime manager of The 2:00 Club, a popular trackside gathering spot for horse owners and their families.

Daylights Daughter was stalking the 1-2 favorite, Bet On Brenna, but trainer/driver Tyler Stillings thought his best opportunity was to attack outside early. That proved to be the winning decision, as Daylights Daughter outkicked Bet On Brenna and downed her by 1-1/4 lengths in a career-best 1:58.1 over a “good” surface.

Pull The Shoes was third. Rags To Riches Of PA LLC owns Daylights Daughter, a 3-year-old filly.

DAYLIGHTS DAUGHTER REPLAY

Northern Demi moved to the point before the quarter for Dave Palone and never had an anxious moment, prevailing under wraps in 1:58.1. The pocket-sitting Dorferd was second, beaten 2-1/2 lengths, while Better In Aruba earned show after an extended uncovered move. Scott Betts trains the winner, a 4-year-old daughter of Royalty For Life-Dover Miss, for Tim Betts.

NORTHERN DEMI REPLAY

Dale McConnell Memorial Trot — 3- and 4-Year-Old Horses, Colts & Geldings

Thursday’s card also featured the opening leg of the Dale McConnell Memorial Trot, named for the late trainer/driver who enjoyed uncommon success with such top trotters as Photomaker. The two $10,000 splits went to Carrera Hanover (Bar Hopping-Cankeysto) and Father Mike.

Carrera Hanover was forced four wide for the early lead, but he was much the best from there, scoring for Ridge Warren by 3-1/4 lengths in 1:57.2, fastest win of his career and his second consecutive victory. Spicy Hops and Blockchain rounded out the ticket. J.L. Adams conditions the 3-year-old gelding for Martin Valentic and McKenna Adams.

CARRERA HANOVER REPLAY

A 3-year-old Father Patrick-Ready Any Time gelding, Father Mike broke his maiden in career start 10 by shooting the Lightning Lane and prevailing in 1:59.4 for Jeremy Indof, trainer Richard Perfido and owners Scott Leaf and Michael Ternisky. Yen Hanover rallied for second, a neck back, with early leader Mysterious Frank third.

FATHER MIKE REPLAY

Palone piloted four winners on the 14-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 14-race program features a $627.40 carryover in the Lucky7 (race 3), with the pool guaranteed at $3,000. First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association