Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. wins six including feature

WASHINGTON, PA, May 30, 2024 — Jeffery P (Full Count-Betty Jean) cut comfortable harness racing fractions on top, leaving him with enough in reserve to fend off a late challenger and capture Thursday’s $19,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

When Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. gave Jeffery P a leisurely 58 half, that pretty much doomed the back markers. About the only credible threat remaining was Killer Instinct, who pulled the pocket into the final turn and attacked the leader. But the 9-year-old gelding needed only moderate urging from Wrenn to defeat Killer Instinct by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:55. Commander Frank and Buck Nome dead-heated for show.

JEFFERY P REPLAY

Ron Burke trains Jeffery P, who now has won 49 races and $527,676 in his career, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura. It was one of six wins for Wrenn on the 13-race card, including four for Burke.

Elsewhere on Wednesday’s card, Miloandhunter (Pet Rock), who began his career with 56 straight losses, ended his futility streak when he took a $9,000 Conditioned Pace in 1:58.2 for Justin Walters, trainer Steven Walters and owner Mike Gillock.

MILOANDHUNTER REPLAY

Friday’s card at The Meadows features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters: a $145,572 Pennsylvania Sire Stake and a $100,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the 13-race program offers an $819.82 carryover in the Pick 5 (race 9). First post is 5:10 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association