Third Day wins on Monday

Third Day, who had been a step short in recent efforts, made up that step and more on Monday at The Meadows when he captured the $20,000 Preferred Handicap Pace.

Third Day finished second in his two most recent starts, both against the track's top pacers. On Monday, however, he let it be known early that second wouldn't be good enough when he made a decisive quarter-pole move for Dave Palone. The son of Cole Muffler thwarted a game first-over bid by War Boots to prevail by 2 1/2 lengths in 1:52.1. War Boots edged Rock N Roll Star for place.

Both Third Day and Rock N Roll Star are trained by Mike Palone for Fran Azur. The win was one of six on the 13-race card for Dave Palone and pushed Third Day's career bankroll to $291,402. (The Meadows)

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