Open Trot won off live second over cover

WASHINGTON, PA, Oct. 18, 2023 — Joygo (Nuncio-Eleventeen) slipped off the cones to follow live first-over cover, brushed through the lane and captured Wednesday’s $21,200 Open Handicap harness racing trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Once Justin Walters found that golden spot for Joygo behind Stay Close, the 4-year-old gelding did the rest himself, holding off the Ron Burke-trained duo of Black Hope and Jeffery P, both rallying from well back, to triumph at 9-2 in 1:54.

Lance Barber trains Joygo, who pushed his career bankroll to $120,469, and owns with Sonya Barber.

Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. collected four wins and Aaron Merriman three on the 13-race card.

JOYGO REPLAY

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 13-race program features a $1,342.93 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (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