Repeat winner in Meadows top trot

WASHINGTON, PA, July 25, 2024 — Guido Di (Wishing Stone-Focus On Me) stalked Tequila Talkin from the pocket, then blew by him in the Lightning Lane to earn the harness racing win — his second straight — in Thursday’s $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

The 1-2 favorite, Guido Di grabbed he early lead for driver Brady Brown but released Tequila Talkin — after stringing him out a bit. That extra effort Tequila Talkin needed to cross over may have made a difference late, as he was no match for Guido Di, who downed him by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:52.2. Commander Frank raced well first over for third.

GUIDO DI REPLAY

Steve Schoeffel trains Guido Di, a 5-year-old gelding who now boasts a career bankroll of $328,808, for Kathy Schoeffel, Marian Schilling and Lewis Fallon.

Dave Palone piloted four winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the program features a pair of Arden Downs Grand Circuit stakes for freshman trotters: the $40,000 Edward M. Ryan for fillies and the $60,000 Robert J. Key for colts and geldings. First post is 5:10 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The MSOA