Ridgeline wins again at the Meadows

Last week, Ridgeline pulled first-over on the heavy favorite and scored at 14-1. It seemed an improbable scenario, but on Friday at The Meadows it was deja vu all over again as Ridgeline’s uncovered challenge to the 7-10 Martys Charm carried him to victory in the $25,000 Preferred Handicap pace.

Ridgeline’s earlier win made converts of some bettors, who sent him off as the 4-1 third choice. Nevertheless, when trainer-driver Ed Hensley sent Ridgeline after Martys Charm, who had captured five straight Preferred events at The Meadows, the move appeared destined for failure. But Ridgeline persevered, defeating his game rival by a head, in 1:55.4, on the good strip. Pacey Deucey was a rallying third.

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