Diva rules in top trot at The Meadows

Dynamite Diva controlled the field with a measured first half but had to dig in late to preserve her victory in the $25,000 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Trot on Wednesday at The Meadows.

When Aaron Merriman sent Dynamite Diva through early fractions of :28.1 and :58, she had plenty left in the tank. She needed all of it to repel the first-over challenge of In Focus Hanover and the late thrust of Whybabywhy. Dynamite Diva prevailed in 1:55.4, with Whybabywhy missing by a head. In Focus Hanover and Whotookwhat dead-heated for show.

Peter Wrenn trains Dynamite Diva, a 6-year-old daughter of Davanti-Benns Limit, and owns with Eugene Oldford, Stephen Oldford and The Kales Company.

Dave Palone drove four winners on the 13-race card. (The Meadows)

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