Washington, PA – Trailing by two lengths at the top of the lane, Gung Ho exploded with a wide burst that carried him past the leader, Liteningonthebeach, and on to a narrow victory — his second straight — in Friday’s (feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,900 Conditioned Pace.

Gung Ho was the winner of Friday’s feature race at The Meadows. Chris Gooden Photos.

Gung Ho was content to save ground in fifth while Liteningonthebeach was throwing down an ambitious 1:22 three-quarters. But when Justin Walters asked him for pace, the 4-year-old Captaintreacherous-Silky gelding found another gear and edged Liteningonthebach by a head in a career-best 1:50. So Many Roads finished third.

Ron Burke trains Gung Ho, who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $149,572, for Burke Racing Stable, M1 Stable, Elizabeth Jones and Beasty LLC.

Hunter Myers and Dave Palone each enjoyed a triple on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday (June 15), when the program features the $97,854 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters (races six and eight). On the wagering front, the card offers a pair of carryovers: $674.17 in the Early Pentafecta (race four), $382.87 in the Pick-5 (race nine). First post is 12:45 p.m.

Gung Ho was the winner of Friday’s feature race at The Meadows. Chris Gooden Photos.
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