American Music springs 22-1 upset at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 20, 2024  — American Music (American Ideal-Aspectofmusic) powered past Lunar, the 1-5 favorite, near the three-quarters and dug in late to secure his 22-1 upset in Saturday’s (Jan. 20) $19,200 Open Handicap harness racing pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Although American Music had little trouble clearing Lunar, he faced late challenges from Macadoodledoo and Patrikthepiranha A. Luke Hanners kept the 9-year-old gelding to his task, and he downed Macadoodledoo by 1/2 length in 1:54.1 over a “slow” surface. Patrikthepiranha A finished third.

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Jason Irwin trains American Music, who now boasts a career bankroll of $255,361, and owns with John Irwin.

Hunter Myers, Dave Palone, Ronnie Wrenn, Jr.  and Hanners joined trainers Scott Betts, Brandon Presto and Dirk Simpson with doubles on the 13-race card.

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