Emerald’s Legacy wins third straight at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, Dec. 14, 2023  — Emerald’s Legacy (Father Patrick-Devilish Emerald) needed every inch of stretch to do it, but he finally edged past The Hazelton to win his third straight in Thursday’s (Dec. 14) $21,200 Open Handicap harness racing trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Emerald’s Legacy seized the early lead but released The Hazelton past the quarter when that one was too antsy to stay seated. That set the stage for the taut stretch duel where Emerald’s Legacy prevailed by a neck in 1:52.4. Long shot Windsong Patriot finished third.

EMERALD’S LEGACY REPLAY

Dave Palone piloted the winner, a 4-year-old gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $183,585, for trainer Scott Betts and owners Tim Betts, Nick Catalano, Keith Pippi and Shanamphilaniklou. It was one of three victories for Palone on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association