The 7-5 favourite, Royaltywestho sat chilly in the pocket, then charged through the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (June 9) feature at The Meadows: a $10,300 Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace.
Windsun Juno threw down a swift 1:22.4 three-quarters, leaving her vulnerable to the pocket-sitter. With Aaron Merriman’s urging, Royaltywestho took full advantage, scoring in a sharp 1:51.2. When 20-1 Something Reel rallied for second, a half-length back, it gave trainer Brandon Presto an exacta sweep. Just Zip It finished third.
Spring Valley Ranch and Michelle Linnert campaign the winner, who won for the 29th time in her career and lifted her lifetime bankroll to $209,488.
Wicked Local
MEDFIELD – This old house stands at the crossroads of revolution, a way station for generations of travelers, a place connected to some of Medfield’s leading citizens.
It may not stand much longer.
After several years of negotiations, plans and more plans, the Clark Tavern at 355-357 Main St. quietly awaits its fate.
According to the March newsletter published by the Medfield Historical Society, developers Dave and Rob MacCready of Open Space Builders currently plan to replicate the tavern. This would include disassembling the tavern, recreating its exterior appearance “and, where possible, reuse elements such as wide plank flooring, timbers, wainscoting and the arched carved beams in the ballroom.”