First-time starter takes Pop-Up Series division

WASHINGTON, PA, June 18, 2022 — First-time harness racing starter Leapsnbounds lived up to her name, bounding away from the field with an uncovered move and capturing a division of Thursday’s Pop Up Series at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Bubzarellie, also making her career debut, took the other $8,000 split in the event for freshman filly trotters.

Leapsnbounds was third when Ridge Warren sent her on her way. The daughter of Bar Hopping-Travelin Supergirl opened a 3-lemgth lead in a heartbeat and went on win by 2-1/4 lengths in 1:58.1. Sheer Faith and Smokinhotirishgirl completed the ticket.

Tim Twaddle trains Leapsnbounds for Thestable.ca.

LEAPSNBOUNDS REPLAY

Bubzarellie also moved first over but had to grind out her victory, finally passing Show Me Da Moni in deep stretch to score for trainer/driver Vernon Beachy and owner Ryan Smith in 1:58.3. Swinging Senorita rallied for second, 1/2 length back, while Show Me Da Moni held show.

BUBZARELLIE REPLAY

Dave Palone collected three wins on the 12-race card to lift his career total to 19,995.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a pair of carryovers — $24,273.24 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4), $2,862.99 in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association