The Meadows sees major upset by Jolene Volo

WASHINGTON, PA, June 21, 2023  — Jolene Volo (Trixton-I’m Volo) found a late seam between horses and poured through to spring a 14-1 upset Wednesday’s (Jun. 21) harness racing co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $10,900 Filly & Mare Conditioned Trot.

As the field turned for home, Muscle Envy was on the lead with Sweet Dough challenging outside and Jolene Volo in the pocket with no immediate racing room. But when Sweet Dough bore out, that was the opportunity Jolene Volo and Jeremy Indof needed. They found the path and scored in a career-best 1:57.4, 1-1/2 lengths better than Sweet Dough, with Muscle Envy third.

JOLENE VOLO REPLAY

Bill Zendt trains Jolene Volo for Michael Miller, Bill Zendt Stables LLC and Kate Miller.

In Wednesday’s other $10,900 co-features:

• Quinndelynn (Sante Fe Beachboy-Give No Lip) seized the lead from post 7, stared down the 2-5 favorite, Yippie Hanover, and blew up the tote board at 92-1, one of the priciest winners this year at The Meadows. The 3-year-old triumphed in 1:54.2 in a Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace for trainer/driver Wilbur Yoder and owner David Nolan.
• Fifth Ave Julie (Heston Blue Chip-Parkavenuejulieann) continued the day’s “upsets” theme by scoring at 9-1 in a Filly & Mare Conditioned Pace. She earned a life mark 1:54.4 for Brian Zendt, trainer Bill Zendt and owners Bay Pond Racing Stable and Let It Ride Stables.

Dave Palone piloted four winners on the 12-race card, including a pair for trainer Ron Burke.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a pair of carryovers — $2,683.67 in the Early Pentefecta (race 4), $578.55 in the Pick 5 (race 8). First post is 12:45 PM.

For race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association