Washington, PA — Dismissed at 22-1, Saint K cut enterprising fractions from post 8, then dug in late to capture his third straight win in Thursday’s (March 30) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 conditioned trot.

Saint K threw down a 1:24.3 first three-quarters, swift enough to repel the outside challengers. But when Emerald’s Legacy, who had been shuffled to fifth, found a wide-open Lightning Lane, the race was on. Saint K responded to Drew Monti’s urging and repelled Emerald’s Legacy by a nose in a career best 1:54.1, with Warrawee Whisper third.

Saint K held his ground late to spring a 22-1 upset in Thursday’s trotting feature at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Sarah Andrews trains Saint K, a 5-year-old Sebastian K S-Mauresmo gelding who extended his lifetime earnings to $115,120, and owns with Angela Cornell and Tessie Esry.

Dave Palone piloted three winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (March 31), when the 14-race program features an $810.07 carryover in the early pentafecta (race 4). First post is 12:45 p.m.