Lifetime mark needed to win Open-Handicap

WASHINGTON, PA, Aug. 25, 2022 — Ourlittlemiracle (Bettor’s Delight-Machnbyrd Princess) pounced on the tiring harness racing leaders and triumphed in a career-best 1:50.3 in Thursday’s $19,300 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Ourlittlemiracle was involved in the scrum for the early lead that saw Blue Ivy emerge on top in a demanding 25.4. Ourlittlemiracle saved ground until the final turn when Dave Palone swung her off the cones for the drive.

The 4-year-old mare had plenty in the tank, downing Rock Me Cristal by 2 lengths. Lady Newton shot the Lightning Lane for show.

It was one of four wins on the 12-race card for Palone, giving him nine over the last two days.

Ron Burke trains the winner for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

OURLITTLEMIRACLE REPLAY

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 12-race program features a pair of stakes for freshman colt and gelding trotters: a $151,230 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event.

On the wagering front, the card offers a $4,552.54 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4) and a $1,644.25 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association