Tight finish goes to Icanflylikeanangel

WASHINGTON, PA, June 3, 2022 — Icanflylikeanangel (Archangel) held off a determined challenge from Perlucky and Donatover to notch his second straight harness racing victory in Friday’s $16,000 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Icanflylikeanangel enjoyed a :29 second-quarter breather on top but soon had to deal with the uncovered bid of Perlucky. The two dueled for more than a quarter mile, but the 8-year-old gelding hung tough for Mike Wilder and edged Perlucky by a head in 1:53.2. Donatover shot up the Lightning Lane for show.

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Randy Bendis trains the winner, who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $591,447, and owns with Pollack Racing LLC.

Dave Palone piloted four winners and Hunter Myers three on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday when the program features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters: a $133,106 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the card offers two carryovers: $11,364.12 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4), $709.23 in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association