Surreal Ideal wins in sharp time

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 18, 2024  — Surreal Ideal (So Surreal) moved confidently first over, pounced on the tiring harness racing leader and triumphed in a sharp 1:49.3 in Friday’s $21,200 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

While Wild Wild Western took a contested lead in an unrealistic 25.4, Surreal Ideal found a seat fourth. When Hunter Myers tipped him off the cones, the 6-year-old So Surreal-Jkmusicofthenite gelding overtook Wild Wild Western into the final and defeated him by 2-3/4 lengths. American Fling completed the ticket.

SURREAL IDEAL REPLAY

Vernon Beachy trains Surreal Ideal, who has finished first or second in eight straight races and soared over $300,000 in career earnings, for 518 Group LLC and Gitup Racing.

Dave Palone and Myers each piloted four winners on the 13-race-card while Mike Wilder 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