An OK win at The Meadows as Palone scores nine

Shuffled to seventh at the half, Tom’s OK Lady unleashed a wicked late brush that enabled her to overtake the venerable Whotookwhat and capture the $18,000 Fillies and Mares Open Handicap Trot on Thursday at The Meadows, one of nine driving wins on the 18-race program for Dave Palone.

Whotookwhat, who has won 42 times in her career, was in the process of grinding down the race leader, Worthy Flier, when Tom’s OK Lady swung wide for the drive. She scored in 1:55.1, defeating Whotookwhat by one-half length. Worthy Flier saved the show.

With her victory, the 5-year-old daughter of Inquirer pushed her career bankroll to $201,312. Mickey Burke trains Tom’s OK Lady for Sylvia Burke, M1 Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC, and Bethann Palone.

Five of Dave Palone’s wins were for his brother, trainer Mike Palone, who raced seven horses on the Thursday card. Five weeks ago, Dave Palone set the record for most victories on a single pari-mutuel raceway card when he drove 11 winners. (The Meadows)

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