Lifetime marks taken in Meadows co-features

WASHINGTON, PA, June 9, 2023 — El Toro Loco (Walner-Southwind Cabaret) drew off from the field at the three-quarters and rolled home in 1:52.3 — lowering his lifetime mark by 2.2 seconds — in Friday’s (Jun. 9) harness racing co-feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot.

El Toro Loco powered to the top from post 7 for Brian Zendt and easily turned back the first-over challenge of Keeper Of Secrets. The 4-year-old gelding defeated the pocket-sitting Jula Magician by 6-1/4 lengths while Keeper Of Secrets saved show.

EL TORO LOCO REPLAY

Tom Loughry, Jr. trains El Toro Loco, who boosted his career bankroll to $155,876, for Lone Wolf Stable.

In Friday’s companion feature, a $12,100 Conditioned Trot, Bjornsson (Muscle Hill-Missymae Bluestone) also established a lifetime mark of 1:54 by outkicking Crazy Supersport in the lane and downing him by a neck, with Joygo third.

Hunter Myers piloted the 4-year-old for trainer Andy Rickert and owners Corey Hendricks and Melanie O’Donnell.

BJORNSSON REPLAY

Dave Palone collected five wins on the 12-race card, including a pair for trainer Brandon Presto, while Myers enjoyed a triple.

Saturday’s Belmont Day card at The Meadows features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old filly pacers — a $146,946 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the card offers a $344.29 carryover in the Pick 5 (race 10). Special post time for the 14-race program is 11:30 AM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association