Track record falls at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, July 12, 2023  — Dewiit For Josie (Sportswriter-Lucky Josie) zipped to the lead from post 6 in 26.3 and didn’t slow down for a beat, rolling home in a harness racing track-record 1:49.3 in Wednesday’s (Jul. 12) $21,200 Filly & Mare Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Dewitt For Josie threw down a swift 1:21.4 three-quarters for Dave Palone but still had enough in the tank to defeat Itty Bitty by 4 lengths, with Blue Ivy third. With that effort, she is now the fastest 4-year-old mare pacer ever at The Meadows, lowering by a tick the 2012 mark of Camille.

DEWITT FOR JOSIE REPLAY

Mike Hall trains Dewitt For Josie, who extended her lifetime bankroll to $210,804, for Let It Ride Stables Inc.

Aaron Merriman piloted three winners on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association