Keystone Chaos creates chaos at 15-1

WASHINGTON, PA, Nov. 17, 2022 — Trailing by 5-1/2 lengths at the three-quarters with potential paths to victory blocked by breakers, Keystone Chaos (Andover Hall-Keystone Cola) moved well to the center of the harness racing track, roared through the lane and sprang a 15-1 upset in Thursday’s $19,300 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Kings County controlled the fractions, and when likely challengers Tequila Talkin and Oberto broke stride turning for home, it appeared Kings County would roll to victory. But Keystone Chaos and driver Brian Zendt had other ideas.

They brushed through the grandstand side of the stretch and downed Kings County by a length in 1:53.4 over a “good” surface. Tequila Talkin recovered to finish third but saw his three-race winning streak snapped.

Jim Daugherty trains Keystone Chaos, a 5-year-old gelding who vaulted over $200,000 in career earnings, for Michele Daugherty.

KEYSTONE CHAOS REPLAY

Aaron Merriman collected four wins and Dave Palone three on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 13-race program features a $2,588.99 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 PM.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association