Joe McDude revisits peak in feature

WASHINGTON, PA, June 19, 2021 — Joe McDude had to duel for the early lead but was unchallenged once reaching the point as he captured Saturday’s harness racing co-feature at The Meadows, a $10,800 Claiming Handicap Pace.

After yielding to the pocket, Winning Is Sweet stalked Joe McDude for the rest of the mile but had to settle for second, 1-3/4 lengths back, America’s Guest rallied for show. Joe McDude triumphed for Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. in 1:51.2, matching his career best.

JOE MCDUDE REPLAY 

Ron Burke trains the Big Jim-Mattercycle gelding, who lifted his career bankroll to $120,353, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

In Saturday’s other co-feature, also a $10,800 Claiming Handicap Pace, Dream Of Luck moved relentlessly first over to prevail in 1:52.2 for Mike Wilder, trainer Mark Goldberg and owner Rags To Reaches Of PA. The 7-year-old Camluck-Dream Of Mimi gelding now boasts career earnings of $296,228. Sweet Beach and Jins Shark rounded out the ticket.

DREAM OF LUCK REPLAY

Burke collected four wins on the 13-race card while Dave Palone and Wrenn each fashioned a three-bagger.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 PM.

For full race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association