Touchamatic scores in feature pace

WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 4, 2020 — Harness racing pacer Touchamatic stalked Lakeisha Hall from the pocket, then powered past her in the lane to capture Tuesday's $18,000 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Touchamatic and Lakeisha Hall distanced themselves from the rest of the field, effectively turning the stretch drive into a two-mare duel. Touchamatic had little trouble overtaking her rival, downing her by 2 lengths in 1:52.2 in the slop for Aaron Merriman. McDazzle rallied for show.

Bill Bercury trains Touchamatic, a 6-year-old daughter of American Ideal-Perfect Touch who boosted her career bankroll to $447,522, for Renee Bercury.

Dave Palone and Merriman each piloted three winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Wednesday when the program features a $7,002.59 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5 and a $1,150.29 carryover in the Pick 5 (races 2-6). First post is 1:05 PM.

By Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association