Refi digs deep, wins Meadows feature
September 8, 2022,Washington, PA — Challenged inside and out, Refi dug deep and captured Thursday’s (Sept. 8) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $14,000 conditioned trot.
Refi zipped to the lead from post four for Ronnie Wrenn Jr. and worked out a reasonable :57 half. But as they turned for home, the 6-year-old son of Chapter Seven-Blazingmusclegirl found himself threatened by the first-over Keystone Chaos and Killer Instinct heading for the Lightning Lane. But Refi had just enough to triumph in 1:54.3, a half length better than Killer Instinct, with Keystone Chaos third.
Sam Schillaci trains Refi, who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $278,029, for Schillaci Stables LLC, Sam Bova Racing LLC and Peter Barbato.
Dave Palone piloted four winners on the 12-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (Sept. 9), when the 13-race program features a $5,221.48 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 p.m.