Washington, PA — Sharp off a nine-week layoff, Tequila Talkin roared from the pocket through the final turn, wore down leader Emerald’s Legacy, and captured Thursday’s (June 6) $21,200 Open Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Tequila Talkin grabbed the early lead but released Emerald’s Legacy, who had to battle three-wide to get there. Tequila Talkin continued to stalk from the pocket until Ronnie Wrenn Jr. cut him loose. The 9-year-old Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights gelding needed the entire stretch to do it, but he got by the game Emerald’s Legacy to triumph in 1:52.2. The ground-saving Double Account finished second, three-quarters of a length back, while Emerald’s Legacy saved show.

Tequila Talkin gave driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. one of his five wins on Thursday at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, who now has won 54 races and $598,951 lifetime, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.

Wrenn collected five wins on the 13-race card, including four for Burke.

Friday’s (June 7) program at The Meadows features the 50th edition of the $52,355 Currier & Ives Filly Division for 3-year-old trotters. On the wagering front, the card offers a $1,377.01 in the early pentafecta (race four). First post is 5:10 p.m.