Quarter pole move wins leg of Pop-Up Series

WASHINGTON, PA, June 22, 2022 — ATI Seaside Cruise (Downbytheseaside) retook the lead near the quarter and overpowered the field of freshman harness racing filly pacers in Wednesday’s $8,000 opening leg of a Pop Up Series at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Once Dave Palone gave the filly a 31 second quarter breather, the race was effectively over. She scored in 1:57.1 in her second career start, 1-1/4 lengths better than early leader Plausibldniability, with Kelsea Is Money third.

ATI SEASIDE CRUISE REPLAY

Scott Betts trains ATI Seaside Cruise for Andrew Betts.

Palone had a driving double Wednesday and is now only eight wins away from scoring his 20,000th career driving victory.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the program features a $22,311.97 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4). First post for the 12-race card is 12:45 PM.

For full race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association