Published:
January 16, 2017 10:04 pm EST
Believeinthespirit followed live cover, then brushed wide through the lane to pull off a 28-1 shocker in Monday’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Believeinthespirit was sixth down the backside when Jim Pantaleano swung him into the cover flow behind the first-over Gokudo Hanover. The six-year-old Art Major-Spirit Of The West gelding roared past Gokudo Hanover in mid-stretch and held off the rallying Kingofthejungle to prevail by a neck in 1:52.2. Easy Again closed well for show.
Mike Dowdall trains Believeinthespirit, who extended his career bankroll to $190,367, for Keith Pippi.
Dave Palone piloted five winners, including three for trainer Ron Burke, while Aaron Merriman enjoyed a triple on the 12-race card.
(The Meadows)
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