Infinite Symbol A holds off all challengers

WASHINGTON, PA, Aug. 28, 2024  — Under pressure every step, Infinite Symbol A (Indomitable Saab-Never Waver Lombo) turned back a slew of challengers to capture Wednesday’s harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,500 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.

Infinite Symbol A grabbed the lead for Brady Brown from post 2, but once she crossed over, her rivals were stacked two and three wide, determined to wrest the lead from her. But the 10-year-old mare was resolute, scoring in 1:52.1, 1/2 length better than the rallying Cathy Hanover. Irish Daydream was a ground-saving third.

INFINITE SYMBOL A REPLAY

Mark Goldberg trains Infinite Symbol A, who boosted her career bankroll to $288,192, for Curby Stillings.

Dave Palone and trainer Dirk Simpson each enjoyed a three-bagger on the 12-race card while Wilbur Yoder fashioned a training/driving double.

Tom Svrcek and Iron Wheel (Father Patrick-Magic Wheel) the decisive, first-over move down the backside, then drew off to capture Wednesday’s $10,000 leg of the Great Lakes Drivers Association (GLADA) Trot.

Sent off the even-money favorite, Svrcek sat third before moving off the cones to challenge the leader, Robert “Saint” Barnard (Golden Compass). Svrcek and Iron wheel and rolled home in a career-best 1:55.1, x lengths better than Braden Rhoades (Wild And Crazy Guy). Brandon “The Prestodigitator” Presto (Troycen) and x completed the ticket.

Svrcek trains, owns and bred Iron Wheel, a 7-year-old gelding.

IRON WHEEL REPLAY

Thursday’s card at The Meadows features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters: a $142,798 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $40,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the program offers an $829.11 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA