Washington, PA — Parked twice during the mile, Killer Instinct persevered and narrowly captured Thursday’s (June 13) feature at The Meadows, a $15,900 conditioned trot.

Sent off the 4-5 favorite, Killer Instinct was accorded little respect by his rivals, who hung him when he tried for the early lead. After slipping into third along the cones, he moved first-over and was denied again. But Hunter Myers kept the 6-year-old Southwind Frank-Wheely Quick gelding going, and he surged in front of Passionate Promise to down him by a head in 1:53.1. Stay Close finished third.

Killer Instinct (foreground) overcame a grueling outside trip to win Thursday’s trotting feature at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Melanie O’Donnell trains Killer Instinct, who now has banked $398,383 lifetime, and owns with Corey Hendricks.

Dave Palone collected four wins and Aaron Merriman three on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (June 14), when the program features a $675.80 carryover in the early pentafecta (race 4). First post is 5:10 p.m.