Gem of a performance from Emerald’s Legacy

WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 1, 2024  — Parked the opening three-eighths, Emerald’s Legacy (Father Patrick-Devilish Emerald) still had enough in the tank to draw off late and capture Thursday’s $19,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

With the 2-5 harness racing favorite, Tequila Talkin, stalking from the pocket, it appeared that Emerald Legacy’s lead might be imperiled in the lane. But under Dave Palone’s urging, the 5-year-old gelding widened his advantage, downing Tequila Talkin by 3-1/2 lengths in 1:54.2. Killer Instinct completed the ticket.

TEQUILA TALKIN REPLAY

Scott Betts trains Emerald’s Legacy, who vaulted over $200,000 in career earnings, for Tim Betts, Nick Catalano, Keith Pippi and Shanamphilaniklou.

Brady Jenson scored a training/driving double on the 13-race card while collecting doubles were Anthony MacDonald, Aaron Merriman, Ronnie Wrenn, Jr., Palone and trainers Richard Perfido and Tim Twaddle.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 15-race card features a $947.10 carryover in the Early Pentafects (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association