Lunar pulls off 11-1 upset at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 9, 2024  — Lunar (Sweet Lou-Crescent City) explored the landscape on the front end and found nary a crater as he pulled of an 11-1 upset in Friday’s (Feb. 9) $19,200 Open Handicap harness racing pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Hunter Myers sent Lunar to the top from post 4. Once there, the 6-year-old gelding easily turned back the late challenge from the pocket-sitting Duval Street and downed him by a length in 1:51.2. Sandbetweenmytoes was a ground-saving third.

LUNAR REPLAY

Michael Burke trains Lunar, who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $115,819, for Burke Racing Stable, Phillip Collura, Knox Services Inc. and J&T Silva-Purnel & Libby.

Myers collected four wins on the 13-race card while Dave Palone and trainer Brandon Presto each enjoyed a triple.

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

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association