Killer Instinct hung twice and still keeps going

WASHINGTON, PA, June 13, 2024 — Parked twice during the mile, Killer Instinct (Southwind Frank-Wheely Quick) persevered and narrowly captured Thursday’s harness racing feature at The Meadows, a $15,900 Conditioned Trot.

Sent off the 4-5 favorite, Killer Instinct was accorded little respect by his rivals, who hung him when he tried for the early lead. After slipping into the three spot along the cones, he moved first over and was denied again. But Hunter Myers kept the 6-year-old gelding going, and he surged in front of Passionate Promise to down him by a head in 1:53.1. Stay Close finished third.

KILLER INSTINCT REPLAY

Melanie O’Donnell trains Killer Instinct, who now has banked $398,383 lifetime, and owns with Corey Hendricks.

Dave Palone collected four wins and Aaron Merriman three on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the program features a $675.80 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 5:10 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for the MSOA