Dead Heat for win in Meadows feature

WASHINGTON, PA, Sept. 1, 2022  — Ourlittlemiracle (Bettor’s Delight) led by a length turning for home, but then the pocket-sitting Blue Ivy (Captaintreacherous) threatened in the Lightning Lane. Blue Ivy and Aaron Merriman thrust, Ourlittlemiracle and Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. parried. Who crossed the wire first?

They crossed it together in 1:51.1, the photo finish camera indicated, so they were declared dead-heat harness racing winners of Thursday’s $17,600 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Ron Burke trains Ourlittlemiracle,  a 4-year-old mare, who won her second straight to push her lifetime earnings to 175,804, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Blue Ivy, a 6-year-old mare, now boasts a career bankroll of $638,550. Bill Bercury conditions her for Renee Bercury.

OURLITTLEMIRACLE – BLUE IVY DEAD HEAT REPLAY

Dave Palone and Merriman each piloted three winners on the 11-race card. Merriman’s haul sent him over $100 million in career purses.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a pair of carryovers: $793.34 in the final-race Super Hi-5, $240.75 in the Jackpot Pick 5, First post is 5:10 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association