by Evan Pattak, for The Meadows

Washington, PA — Racing off a 13-week layoff,Call For Justice found an escape route late and went on to capture Wednesday’s(Feb. 22) $20,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

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Call For Justice overcame a 13-week layoff to win Wednesday’s $20,000 Preferred Handicap Trot at The Meadows.

Call For Justice zipped to the early lead forDave Palone but was shuffled to fourth into the final turn. Palone was able toangle Call For Justice to the outside, and the 5-year-old son of JusticeHall-Mika’s Mazurka took off when he saw racetrack, scoring in 1:54.2. BarnGirl, parked most of the mile, was a game second, 3/4 lengths back, with ChefLee third.

Ron Burke trains Call For Justice, who nowboasts career earnings of $288,797, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver BruscemiLLC.

Palone and Burke each fashioned a four-bagger onthe 13-race card while Aaron Merriman collected three wins.