Forever Ivy wins at The Meadows

Forever Ivy worked out a cozy pocket trip, then blazed home in a swift 27.1 to capture Wednesday’s $22,500 Filly & Mare Preferred Handicap Pace at The Meadows.
 
Leaving from the rail, Ray Paver guided Forever Ivy to the 2 hole behind Red Star Hottie, who had won three straight but was hampered by the 9 post and a three-week layoff. Forever Ivy exploited that vulnerability, pouncing on Red Star Hottie late and defeating her by 3/4 lengths in 1:51.4. McGibson was a close-up third.
 
Charlie Norris trains Forever Ivy, a 4-year-old daughter of Stand Forever-She’s A Ruff One, for Rebecca Ewing.
 
Dave Palone drove five winners — four for trainer Ron Burke — and Eric Ledford three on the 14-race card.(The Meadows)