I’m Happy Hanover strolls to lifetime best mile

WASHINGTON, PA, Aug. 31, 2022 — I’m Happy Hanover (Muscle Hill-I’m On Cloud Nine) strolled to a comfortable 58.2 opening half, leaving her strong enough to discourage serious challengers en route to victory in Wednesday’s (Aug. 31) harness racing feature at The Meadows, a $13,300 Conditioned Trot.

With no rival threatening outside, the 3-year-old filly cruised home in a career-best 1:55 for Dave Palone.

Golden Compass was second, beaten 3/4 lengths, while Saint K shot the Lightning Lane for show.

Ron Burke trains I’m Happy Hanover, who vaulted over $100,000 in lifetime earnings, for Eric Good.

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Dave Palone piloted three winners on the 11-race card while the combinations of Aaron Merriman and trainer Sarah Andrews and Mike Wilder and trainer Dan Altmeyer each clicked for a pair of victories.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association