WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 12, 2016 — Dapper Dude made it three straight when he zipped to the front, thwarted one serious challenger and captured Saturday's harness racing $18,000 Winners Over $10,000 Life/Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.

Dapper Dude took the field through a 1:24 three-quarters when he was confronted by the first-over Kingofthejungle, who appeared to poke his nose in front. But the 7-year-old son of The Panderosa-Dress To Suggest reasserted through the final turn for Aaron Merriman and downed Kingofthejungle by a length in 1:51.4. Atta Boy Dan rallied for show.

Bill Bercury trains Dapper Dude, who extended his career bankroll to $1,013,110, for Renee Bercury.

Tony Hall, Dave Palone, Dan Rawlings and trainer Ron Burke each enjoyed a double on the 13-race card.

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