Six-win day includes series sweep for Wrenn

WASHINGTON, PA, June 22, 2024 — Making her career harness racing debut, Aunt Lilly (Uncle Peter-Chuckys Luckycharm) moved effortlessly first over to capture a division of Saturday’s Pop-Up Series for freshman filly trotters at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Freedom Hill (What The Hill-Feelsofree), also a first-time starter, took the other $10,000 split, giving Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and trainer Tim Twaddle an opening-leg sweep.

Aunt Lilly got away third. But when Wrenn moved her down the backside, she gobbled up the early leader, RT Poco’s Lady, and triumphed by a length in 1:58.4. Pink Whiskey and Bringontheconfetti rounded out the ticket. TheStable Aunt Lilly Group campaigns Aunt Lilly.

AUNT LILLY REPLAY

Freedom Hill removed any suspense from her split by zipping to the front from post 3 and brooking no serious challenges. Freedom Hill scored in 1:58, 1/2 length better than Tacky Sugar, with Up third. Freedom Hill races for TheStable Freedom Hill Group.

FREEDOM HILL REPLAY

In Saturday’s $21,200 Open Handicap Trot, Saint K (Sebastian K S-Mauresmo) wide through the lane to pull off the 18-1 shocker for Chris Lems and trainer Sarah Andrews, who owns with Angela Cornell and Tessie Esry. The 6-year-old gelding prevailed in 1:53.3, x lengths ahead of Double Account, with the first-over Guido Di third. Saint K extended his career bankroll to $219,066.

SAINT K REPLAY

Wrenn finished his outstanding day with six wins, including three for trainer Ron Burke, on the 13-race card while Dave Palone fashioned a triple

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA