Tequila Talkin handles class jump, wins third straight in Meadows top trot
June 17, 2022,Washington, PA — Up in class after two straight wins, Tequila Talkin extended his streak with the aid of the Lightning Lane in Friday’s (June 17) $17,600 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.
Icanflylikeanangel did the heavy lifting on the front end but had to focus on the first-over challenge of Joey. While those two dueled, Dave Palone pointed Tequila Talkin to the Lightning Lane, where he poured through and prevailed in a career-best 1:53.4. Joey persevered for second, three lengths back, while Icanflylikeanangel saved show.
Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, a 7-year-old Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $250,588, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi.
Palone piloted three winners on the 11-race card while the team of Ridge Warren, trainer Lester Mullet and owner Chris Hostetler enjoyed a double.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday when the 11-race program features the $96,884 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters. On the wagering front, the card offers a $19,425.44 carryover in the Jackpot Pick-5 (race four). First post is 12:45 p.m.