Tequila Talkin hangs tough in Meadows Open

WASHINGTON, PA, Sept. 2, 2022  — Tequila Talkin (Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights) endured a demanding first quarter but still was much the best in Friday’s (Sep. 2) $19,300 harness racing Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Tequila Talkin was parked from post 7 that entire opening panel, but when they turned for home, the 7-year-old gelding responded to Dave Palone and defeated the pocket-sitting Joey by 2 lengths in 1:53.3, a tick off his lifetime mark. Refi completed the ticket.

TEQUILA TALKIN REPLAY

Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, who triumphed for the 10^th time this year and lifted his lifetime bankroll to $299,613, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

It was one of five wins for Palone on the 11-race card.

Saturday’s blockbuster card at The Meadows features four $253,000 Pennsylvania Sires Stake championships for 3-year-olds as well as a $50,000 consolation in each division. Overall, more than $1.2 million in purses will be up for grabs. The pari-mutuel program begins at 12:45 PM, with a non-wagering event — one of the consolations — set for 12:30.

For complete race results, click here.

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association