It appeared that Dover Glide wouldn't be rewarded for his grueling trip with a place finish in the top class on Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Meadows. But when the leader broke stride near the wire, Dover Glide kept right on gliding to win the feature, an $11,500 conditioned trot.
Dover Glide was parked the first quarter before finding a seat fourth, then challenged first over from there for Mike Wilder. That little bit of late racing luck brought him the victory in a career-best 1:56.3. Kannects Benedict was second in the Lightning Lane, 1-1/4 lengths back, while the third-place finish of Smokinhotirishgirl was reviewed and confirmed by the judges.
J.L. Adams trains Dover Glide, a three-year-old Dover Dan-Classic Glide gelding, for Martin Valentic and McKenna Adams.
Jeremy Indof piloted three winners on the 13-race card, including a pair for trainer Dirk Simpson.
Live harness racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 14-race program features an $825.59 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (Race 4). First post is 12:45 p.m.
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