Pair of upsets in Meadows Pop Up Series opener

WASHINGTON, PA, June 29, 2023  — A pair of long shots — Andy B Worthy (Andover Hall-Penn Worthy Lane, 9-1) and Activation (Father Patrick-Repentance, 10-1) — stole the spotlight Thursday (Jun. 29) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows by winning $10,000 divisions of a harness racing Pop Up Series for freshman colt and gelding trotters.

Looped from the gate from post 6, Andy B Worthy persevered for trainer/driver Roger Hammer, rolling three wide to the point. He widened down the backside and scored in 1:58, x lengths better than the rallying Viktory Blue Chip. Kill A Word completed the ticket. Hammer owns Andy B Worthy with Vicki Lynn Fair.

ANDY B WORTHY REPLAY

Making his career debut, Activation kicked past the front-ending Swanstead in the lane and downed him by x in 1:59.2.

Father’s Secret completed the ticket. Anthony MacDonald piloted the gelding for trainer Tim Twaddle and owner Thestable Activation Group.

ACTIVATION REPLAY

MacDonald and Twaddle teamed for a pair of victories on the 12-race card while Aaron Merriman, Drew Monti, Hunter Myers and Dave Palone joined them with two wins apiece.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday, first post 5:10 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association