Top trot easy pickings for Donatover

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 7, 2021 — Refreshed by a second-quarter breather, Donatover blitzed the back half in 56.2 and cruised to victory in Thursday’s harness racing feature at The Meadows, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot.

Donatover was parked in a 28 opening panel while gaining the lead. But when Dave Palone gave him a mild 29 second quarter, the 6-year-old Donato Hanover-Anonyme Hanover gelding had little trouble repelling the outside challengers and scoring in 1:53.2. Keystone Chaos rallied for second, 2 lengths back, while Mystical Peter was a ground-saving third.

Tim Twaddle trains Donatover, who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $266,372, for Micki Rae Stables. It was one of three wins for Palone on the 12-race card.

DONATOVER REPLAY

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 14-race program — the first race is an early non-wagering event — features the $200,000 Pennsylvania Fairs championships. On the wagering front, the program offers a $19,247.24 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. Special fall/winter post time is 4 PM.

For full race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA