Lady Newton battles barnmate for second straight

WASHINGTON, PA, June 1, 2022 — Lady Newton (Sweet Lou) stalked her stablemate, Blue Ivy, from the pocket, then blew by in deep stretch to capture her second straight in a career-best 1:50.4 in Wednesday’s $16,000 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

The back half went a sizzling 55, but Blue Ivy couldn’t shake Lady Newton, who downed her by 3/4 lengths for Ridge Warren, with Game Of Shadows third. The top two provided an exacta sweep for trainer Bill Bercury and owner Renee Bercury.

LADY NEWTON REPLAY

Lady Newton, a four-year-old mare, extended her lifetime bankroll to $157,634. It was one of three wins for Warren on the 13-race card.

Wednesday’s Super Hi-5 was taken down, with the lone winning ticket returning $19,929.88.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a $9,070.22 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4.) First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association