Tequila Talkin keeps it rolling after record performance

WASHINGTON, PA, June 3, 2023  — Fresh off a world-record harness racing performance last week, Tequila Talkin (Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights) was dominant again, capturing the $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows despite a parked-out opening half.

Tequila Talkin left from post 7 for Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and had to endure that wide 55.3 opening half. It didn’t seem to bother the 8-year-old gelding, who wouldn’t let the pocket-sitting Saint K gain any ground, defeating him by 2-1/2 lengths in 1:52.1. Whiskey Blu completed the ticket.

TEQUILA TALKIN REPLAY

On May 21, Tequila Talkin scored at MGM Northfield in 1:51.3, becoming the fastest gelding trotter ever on a half-mile track. Ron Burke trains him for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC. Tequila Talkin now boasts a career bankroll of $436,742.

Mike Wilder and Wrenn each piloted three winners on the 12-race card.

Saturday’s 13-race card at The Meadows features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters: a $142,946 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event. First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association