Parked the opening three-eighths, Emeralds Legacy still had enough in the tank to draw off late and capture Thursday’s (Feb. 1) $25,946 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
With the 2-5 favourite, Tequila Talkin, stalking from the pocket, it appeared that Emeralds Legacy's lead might be imperiled in the lane. But under Dave Palone’s urging, the five-year-old Father Patrick-Devilish Emerald gelding widened his advantage, downing Tequila Talkin by 3-1/2 lengths in 1:54.2. Killer Instinct completed the ticket.
Scott Betts trains Emeralds Legacy, who vaulted over $200,000 in career earnings, for Tim Betts, Nick Catalano, Keith Pippi and Shanamphilaniklou.
Brady Jenson scored a training/driving double on the 13-race card while also collecting doubles were drivers Palone, Anthony MacDonald, Aaron Merriman and Ronnie Wrenn Jr., and trainers Richard Perfido and Tim Twaddle.
Live harness racing at The Meadows continues on Friday, Feb. 2 when the 15-race card features a $947.10 carryover in the Early Pentafects (race four). First post is 12:45 p.m.
(The Meadows)