Big first-over move nets feature win

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 5, 2022 — Spanish Dream launched a huge, uncovered move that carried her to victory in Wednesday’s Opening Day harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,300 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.

Spanish Dream was fifth past the half when Jim Pantaleano sent her after the leader, Sweet Young Thing.

The 8-year-old daughter of Dream Away-Latin Liftoff relentlessly wore down Sweet Young Thing and defeated her by 1/2 length in 1:55. All Day Sunshine finished third.

Andy Rickert trains Spanish Dream, who lifted her lifetime bankroll to $338,786, for Nichole Stahl.

SPANISH DREAM REPLAY

Aaron Merriman and Dave Palone each enjoyed a double on the 10-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 10-race program features a $609.57 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For full race results, click here.

By Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association