15-1 upset winner in Meadows feature

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 11, 2024 — The Great Emotion (Lookslikeachpndale-Apogee) wore down the 1-9 favorite, Hot Flash Kimmy, with a sustained first-over move and pulled off the 15-1 harness racing upset in Thursday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 Conditioned Trot.

Hot Flash Kimmy was on the lead seeking her fourth straight, but The Great Emotion and Aaron Merriman, away fourth, took the aggressive route down the backside. The 4-year-old gelding overtook Hot Flash Kimmy in deep stretch and downed her by 1-1/2 lengths in 1:55.2 over a “good” surface. Easy Rider finished third.

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Cassandra Lecourt owns and trains The Great Emotion. He paid $33.60 to win. It was one of four wins for Merriman on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday, first post 12:45 PM.

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

by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows Standardbred Owners Association