Furious late rally takes feature at The Meadows

WASHINGTON, PA, June 14, 2024 — Trailing by 2 lengths at the top of the lane, Gung Ho (Captaintreacherous-Silky) exploded with a wide burst that carried him past the harness racing leader, Liteningonthebeach, and on to a narrow victory — his second straight — in Friday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,900 Conditioned Pace.

Gung Ho was content to save ground in fifth while Liteningonthebeach was throwing down an ambitious 1:22 three-quarters. But when Justin Walters asked him for pace, the 4-year-old gelding found another gear and edged Liteningonthebach by a head in a career-best 1:50. So Many Roads finished third.

GUNG HO REPLAY

Ron Burke trains Gung Ho, who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $149,572, for Burke Racing Stable, M1 Stable, Elizabeth Jones and Beasty LLC.

Hunter Myers and Dave Palone each enjoyed a triple on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday, when the program features the $97,854 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters (races six and eight). On the wagering front, the card offers a pair of carryovers: $674.17 in the Early Pentafecta (race 4), $382.87 in the Pick 5 (race 9). First post is 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association