Passing lane gets Rising MVP home by a nose

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 12, 2022  — Rising MVP (My MVP-Nutmegs Winner) patiently hugged the cones while watching the dueling leaders, then shot the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (Oct. 12) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 Conditioned Trot.

As Mind Yown Business and Oberto pursued the leader, Joey, on the outside, Rising MVP took the most direct route for Aaron Merriman and edged Oberto by a nose in 1:54.1. Joey saved show.

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Bill Daugherty, Jr. trains the 7-year-old gelding, who now boasts 40 career wins and a bankroll of $458,968, for Susan Daugherty. It was one of three wins for Merriman on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a pair of carryovers — $1,392.10 in the final-race Super Hi-5, $609.67 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