Washington, PA — Seatoshiningsea made a splashy career debut Saturday (June 9) at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, using an impressive uncovered move to capture a division of a Pop Up Series. Roman Nudus took the other $8,000 second-leg split in the event for 2-year-old colt and gelding pacers.

Seatoshiningsea closed from off the pace to win his leg of the 2-year-old colt and gelding Pop Up Series. Chris Gooden Photo.

Seatoshiningsea (Downbytheseaside-America Rocks) looked sharp in a pair of qualifiers, showing a propensity for passing rivals. He did just that Saturday when Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. moved him from fifth down the backside. The son of Downbytheseaside-America Rocks wore down the leader, Essie (Dave Palone), and defeated him by three-quarters of a length in 1:55.2. Live Love Lindy (Aaron Merriman) earned show.

Ron Burke trains Seatoshiningsea for Burke Racing Stable, Wingfield Five, RAS Racing and Knox Services.

Roman Nudus (Ronnie Gillespie) pulled the pocket past the three-quarters and scored easily in 1:56.4 for owner/trainer Susan Sickle. Recollect (Wrenn Jr.) was three-quarters of a length back in second, with Bet Cha Win Blue (Palone) third.

Dave Palone piloted three winners on the 11-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday when the 12-race program features a pair of stakes for freshman colt and gelding trotters: a $152,430 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the card offers a $1,153.46 carryover in the Jackpot Pick 5 (race 4) as well as a $455.76 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.