Washington, PA — Green Magic peeled off cover past the three-quarters and brushed wide through the sloppy lane to spring a 19-1 upset in Saturday’s (May 11) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,900 conditioned trot.

Up in class off a claim, Green Magic was sixth up the backside when he picked up the live first-over cover of Stay Close. When that one stalled, Ronnie Wrenn Jr. sent Green Magic wide and asked him for trot. The 5-year-old Chapter Seven-Vandy’s Magic gelding exploded in the stretch and roared past the leader, Saint K, defeating him by a half length in 1:55.1 over a sloppy surface. Buck Nome rallied from last for third.

Green Magic set sail off cover to win Saturday’s featured trot at The Meadows.

Kaylee Martin trains Green Magic and owns with Jodi Martin.

Dave Palone and Wrenn each collected four wins on the 13-race card while trainer Ron Burke enjoyed a triple.

Burke Brigade gathers on track to honor their patriarch

Family, friends, associates and admirers of the late Mickey Burke Sr. gathered in the Meadows winner’s circle after Saturday’s 11th race to pay tribute to the patriarch of one of harness racing’s most successful families ever.

Burke died Monday (May 6) at the age of 87. Among his career highlights, he was named Trainer of the Year in 2006, and he became the first trainer to surpass $10 million in purses in a single season. Today, Burke Racing Stable, operated by Mickey’s family, has continued and extended his success. It’s topped the trainer statistics every year since 2005.

Family and friends of the late Mickey Burke Sr. gathered in the Meadows winner’s circle in memory of the iconic western Pennsylvania-based trainer. Chris Gooden photos.

During the winner’s circle ceremony, The Meadows played a video for its live and streaming audiences showing highlights of Burke’s career. Fittingly, Burke Racing Stable and partners Weaver Bruscemi LLC, Larry Karr and Phillip Collura won race 11 with South Point.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday (May 15), when the program features a $550.39 carryover in the Pick-5 (races 9-13). First post is 12:45 p.m.