First over trip no problem in Meadows Open

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 4, 2024 — Unhurried throughout the opening half, Tequila Talkin (Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights) launched a protracted first over move that carried him past the harness racing leader in mid-stretch and on to victory in Thursday’s (Jan. 4) $19,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Tequila Talkin was fourth when Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. moved him off the cones and sent him after Emerald’s Legacy on the point. The 9-year-old gelding cleared easily and triumphed in 1:53.4, 2 lengths better than the rallying Ponda Adventure. Guido Di was a ground-saving third.

TEQUILA TALKIN REPLAY

Michael Burke trains Tequila Talkin, who now has won 51 races and $550,842 in his career, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Jeremy Indof collected three wins on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 13-race program features a pair of carryovers: $1,709.54 in the Early Pentafecta (race 4), $627.48 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