Swan Legacy delivered a stunning performance on Wednesday, November 13, capturing the $17,778 conditioned trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. After yielding the lead to Lite The Candles early in the race, the seven-year-old gelding surged through the Lightning Lane under Jeremy Indof’s guidance, pulling away decisively to win in 1:55.1. Brace For Landing, driven by Anthony MacDonald, claimed second place, trailing by 3-1/4 lengths, while Barn Hall, piloted by Aaron Merriman, finished third.
Owned and trained by Todd Keith, Swan Legacy, a son of Swan For All and Ladylike Volo, now boasts career earnings of $308,228. On the day’s card, drivers Hunter Myers and Ronnie Wrenn Jr. each secured three victories, showcasing their skill on the 13-race program.
Sisco and Golden Compass Deliver 18-1 Upset in GLADA Trot
The excitement continued with an unexpected twist in the $13,889 Great Lakes Amateur Drivers Association (GLADA) Trot, where Allen “The Sisco Kid” Sisco and longshot Golden Compass stunned the field. Seizing the lead early, the six-year-old gelding fended off the heavily favoured Michael Burke (Tequila Talkin) to claim victory by three-quarters of a length in 1:54.2, equaling his career-best time. Pete Stratton (Resolute Bay) and Christina Johnson (A Royal Line) rounded out the top finishers.
Trained by Sisco for Oldford Racing LLC and Allen Sisco Stable, Golden Compass, sired by Sebastian K S out of Zette Angel, pushed his lifetime earnings to $182,443. Burke’s attempt to secure his first purse race win in nearly 30 years fell just short, as Sisco’s determination carried the day.
Looking Ahead
The Meadows resumes live racing Today, November 14, with a 13-race program that includes two carryovers: $233.63 in the Early Pentafecta (Race 4) and $902.74 in the Pick 5 (Race 9). Post time is set for 12:45 p.m. Fans can anticipate another thrilling day of harness racing action.