Valiant Windsong Patriot victorious at Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 9, 2023  — Windsong Patriot (E L Titan-Windsong Idol) held off challengers inside and outside to preserve his victory in Thursday’s (Feb. 9) harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 Conditioned Trot.

Sent off the 7-5 favorite, Windsong Patriot endured a parked-out opening quarter in a swift 27, an effort that could well have left him vulnerable late. But when the pocket-sitting Lexus Markus loomed large and Fawn De Touch shot the Lightning Lane, Windsong Patriot dug in for Hunter Myers and prevailed in 1:54.1. Lexus Markus was 1/2 length back in second, with Fawn De Touch third.

Melanie O’Donnell trains Windsong Patriot, a 7-year-old gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $160,365, and owns with Corey Hendricks.

Aaron Merriman piloted three winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 13-race program kicks off at 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association