Tequila Talkin handles class hike

WASHINGTON, PA, June 17, 2022 — Up in class after two straight harness racing wins, Tequila Talkin (Cantab Hall) extended his streak with the aid of the Lightning Lane in Friday’s $17,600 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Icanflylikeanangel did the heavy lifting on the front end but had to focus on the first-over challenge of Joey. While those two dueled, Dave Palone pointed Tequila Talkin to the Lightning Lane, where he poured through and prevailed in a career-best 1:53.4. Joey persevered for second, 3 lengths back, while Icanflylikeanangel saved show.

TEQUILA TALKIN REPLAY

Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, a 7-year-old gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $250,588, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Palone piloted three winners on the 11-race card while the team of Ridge Warren, trainer Lester Mullett and owner Chris Hostetler enjoyed a double. He is now just 13 wins away from his 20,000th career victory.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday when the 11-race program features the $96,884 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters. On the wagering front, the card offers a $19,425.44 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4).  First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association