WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 11, 2024 — The Great Emotion (Lookslikeachpndale-Apogee) wore down the 1-9 favorite, Hot Flash Kimmy, with a sustained first-over move and pulled off the 15-1 harness racing upset in Thursday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 Conditioned Trot.

{CAPTION} — **The Great Emotion and driver Aaron Merriman**

Hot Flash Kimmy was on the lead seeking her fourth straight, but The Great Emotion and Aaron Merriman, away fourth, took the aggressive route down the backside. The 4-year-old gelding overtook Hot Flash Kimmy in deep stretch and downed her by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:55.2 over a “good” surface. Easy Rider finished third.

THE GREAT EMOTION REPLAY

Cassandra Lecourt owns and trains The Great Emotion. He paid $33.60 to win. It was one of four wins for Merriman on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday, first post 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association

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