Close finishes in Provost Memorial Trot prelims

WASHINGTON, PA, April 21, 2022 — Gingerzzz enjoyed a leisurely 1:01 front half but had to dig deep to preserve her harness racing victory in Thursday’s Margaret Provost Memorial Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Shayna Rosa took the other $12,500 division in the series for 3-year-old fillies, giving Aaron Merriman a second-leg sweep. The $17,500-added series championship is set for Friday, April 29.

Ignoring the slow fractions, Missalette challenged Gingerzzz first over, making up ground steadily on the “good” surface. Gingerzzz had just enough in reserve to hold on, downing Missalette by a head in 2:00.1. Sister Swell completed the ticket.

Nathan Bresnahan trains Gingerzzz, a daughter of Bar Hopping-Scarlett’s Legacy, for Tylor Williams.

GINGERZZZ REPLAY

The track had been downgraded to sloppy for the second split, yet the results were remarkably similar. Shayna Rosa grabbed the lead first over and gamely held on to edge Fit Fanatic by a nose in 1:59.1, with V Four Victorious third.

Bill Daugherty, Jr. conditions the daughter of Cantab Hall-Celebrity Sweedie, the Pennsylvania Fairs champion of 2021, for lessee Susan Daugherty.

SHAYNA ROSA REPLAY

Mike Wilder and Merriman each collected three wins on the 11-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a $5,659.82 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4). First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

By Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association