Wilbur Zendt Memorial Final a sweep for winner

WASHINGTON, PA, March 22, 2024 — Denied the early lead, Moneyman Mikki (Always B Miki-Not Before Eight) unleashed a powerful stretch drive that carried him to his fifth consecutive harness racing victory — and a three-leg series sweep — in Friday’s $17,300 final of the Wilbur Zendt Memorial Pace for 3- and 4-year-old horses, colt and geldings. The action occurred at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Dave Palone sent Moneyman Mikki toward the front from post 3 only to be parked by Shethinksistillcare. Moneyman Mikki found a seat third and launched his winning rally from there, moving three wide into the final turn. The 4-year-old gelding quickly put the field in his rear-view mirror, scoring in a career-best 1:52. Senditin Jim finished second at 35-1, beaten 2-1/2 lengths, with Chiseled In Faith third.

MONEYMAN MIKKI REPLAY

Rick Hercules trains Moneyman Mikki for Jack Piatt III, Howard Alexander, Joseph Seman and William Schmid.

Chris Page and trainer Michael Burke teamed for three wins on the 13-race card while Jeremy Indof also enjoyed a triple.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the program features a pair of carryovers: $1,696.67 in the Lucky7 (race 3), $1,968.53 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 Meadows Standardbred Owners Association