Trotter gets no respect, but he's irresistible

Irresistible Mel has become the Rodney Dangerfield of the Big TARP, a series for 3- and 4-year-old trotting colts and geldings at The Meadows. He won his third series start Monday in as many legs, but in none of those races was he sent off as the favorite.

On Monday, Irresistible Mel got away fourth as the 2-1 second choice. At Aaron Merriman’s urging, he unleashed a long, uncovered bid that carried him to victory in 2:01.1, one-half length better than first-time starter Texas Heat K. The favorite, SJs Caliente, found late racing room to be third.

John Melsheimer trains Irresistible Mel, a 4-year-old gelded son of S J’s Photo-Irresistible Lady, for Mel Rose Stable.

Also taking $12,000 third leg divisions were Rose Run Julio, who lowered his lifetime mark to 1:59.1, and Tsmlil Orphan Andy, a 29-1 bomb.

Next Monday’s Big TARP Series final will go for approximately $30,000; guess who won’t be favored. (The Meadows)

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