PJ’s Dream, Four Wide N Flyin take Meadows features

WASHINGTON, PA, Aug. 22, 2024  — PJ’s Dream (Greenshoe-Dream Baby Dream) parlayed a pair of moves to help her overcome post 8 and capture Thursday’s (Aug. 22) harness racing co-feature, an $11,900 Filly & Mare Conditioned Trot, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Aaron Merriman hustled PJ’s Dream from the gate and into a seat fifth. But the 3-year-old wasn’t settled long, as she moved first over to collar the leader, Wibs Warrior, and roll home decisively in a career-best 1:55.1. Vickis Moni closed well for second, beaten 3-3/4 lengths, with Mon Amie Martine third. Richard Perfido trains PJ’s Dream for Dr. Scott Leaf, Dr. Michael Ternisky and Gerald Fielding.

PJ’S DREAM REPLAY

In Thursday’s companion feature, an $11,900 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace, Four Wide N Flyin (Heston Blue Chip) used a second-over trip to triumph in 1:53.

Dave Palone piloted the 4-year-old mare for trainer Nathan Bresnahan and owners Michael and Rachel Bresnahan.

FOUR WIDE N FLYIN’ REPLAY

Hunter Myers and Palone each fashioned a three-bagger on the 13-race card.

Friday’s card at The Meadows features a pair of stakes for freshman filly pacers: a $178,632 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and an $80,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the program offers a $1,268.17 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 5:10 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association