Sweet Lou filly blitzes home in Ruby Cook Memorial

WASHINGTON, PA, April 19, 2023  — Southwind Bourbon (Sweet Lou-Lil Miss Bourbon) scorched the back half in 56.3 en route to victory in Wednesday’s (Apr. 19) $12,500 second harness racing leg of the Ruby Cook Memorial for 3-year-old filly pacers at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Southwind Bourbon finished second in her seasonal debut in last week’s opening leg. She was tighter on Wednesday, however, even after she was looped from the gate before she could make the point. The filly dug in for Mike Wilder and held off the rallying Kiss Of A Rockstar by a neck in 1:55, matching her career best. Play For Me earned show.

SOUTHWIND BOURBON REPLAY

It was one of four wins for Wilder on the 12-race card. Dan Altmeyer trains Southwind Bourbon for Diamond Club Racing, Tar Heel Racing and David Wills.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a $1,834.30 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association