Maiden shocks in series final

WASHINGTON, PA, July 6, 2022  — No better than fourth in the preliminary legs, Southwind Distilld (Father Patrick-Dolce Delight) moved relentlessly first over to spring a 28-1, maiden-breaking shocker in Wednesday’s $14,000 championship of a Pop Up Series for 2-year-old colt and gelding trotters at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

With Drive To Deliver and Austral Hanover — the pair that dominated the preliminary legs — sitting 1-2, it seemed only a matter of time before Southwind Distilld tired and dropped back. But Southwind Distilld and Ronnie Gillespie had other ideas. The colt passed Drive To Deliver in mid-stretch; by the time Austral Hanover found racing room, it was too late.

Southwind Distilld scored in 1:57, 3/4 lengths better than Austral Hanover, while Drive To Deliver saved show.

Susan Sickle owns and trains Southwind Distilld.

SOUTHWIND DISTILLD REPLAY

Wednesday’s Jackpot Pick 5, fueled by several weeks of carryovers, was taken down, with the single winning ticket worth $37,096.34.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association