Unexpected path to victory for Friskie All Nite

WASHINGTON, PA, Jan. 21, 2022 — Seemingly blocked through the final turn, Friskie All Nite found an unexpected path to the Lightning Lane . . . and a 12-1 upset in Friday’s harness racing feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,200 Conditioned Pace.

Friskie All Night was pinned to the pylons with no apparent way out when Won Last Feeling immediately in front of him pulled the pocket.

Driver Brady Brown took full advantage and urged Friskie All Night to the 1:53.1 victory. Early leader Western Tyrant was second by a nose with Won Last Feeling third.

Jack Smith trains the 5-year-old Feelin Friskie-Lullaby Til Dawn gelding and owns with Mike Lickert.

FRISKIE ALL NITE REPLAY

Aaron Merriman collected four wins and trainer Randy Bendis three on the 10-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the 10-race program features a pair of carryovers — $9,167.42 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4), $893.79 in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 PM.

For full race results, click here. 

by Evan Pattak, for the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association