Heist swipes Meadows top trot

WASHINGTON, PA, May 26, 2023  — Heist (Father Patrick-Miss Paris) shot the Lightning Lane to the lead, then held off the furious rally of Keeper Of Secrets to capture Friday’s (May 26) harness racing co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $13,600 Conditioned Trot.

Heist kicked past Redwhite N Goo in mid-stretch but still had to deal with Keeper Of Secrets, who had made up more than 6 lengths with a sustained first-over bid.  The 4-year-old dug in for Dave Palone and edged Keeper Of Secrets by a head in 1:53.3, with Littlesammy third.

Scott Betts trains Heist for Tim Betts, Tar Heel Racing and Shanamphilaniklou.

In Friday’s companion feature, a $13,600 Conditioned Pace, Rocked N Loaded, a 6-year-old Pet Rock-An Original gelding. came off the cones in the final turn and blazed through the stretch to score in a career-best 1:50.3 for Hunter Myers and owner/trainer Andy Rickert. Ice House and American Fling rounded out the ticket.

Jeremy Indof and trainer Dirk Simpson teamed for three victories on the 13-race card while Palone also enjoyed a triple.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the 12-race program features a $1,588 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association