Shuffled to fourth at the three-quarters, Shesasmokinlady found late racing home and captured Tuesday’s $18,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
Even when trainer/driver Ray Paver found that path to victory for the four-year-old daughter of Mcardle-Smokin Pistol, her work wasn’t finished, as she had to hold off the late charge of Yankee Moonshine to edge her by a nose in 1:52.2 over a “good” surface. Early leader Tessa Seelster finished third.
Iris Horowitz bred and owns Shesasmokinlady, who extended her career bankroll to $244,775. The victory came the same day Paver was honoured for collecting career driving win 4,000 last month.
Dave Palone and trainer Ron Burke teamed for a pair of victories on the 13-race card, as did Jim Pantaleano and trainer Rich Gillock.
(The Meadows)