Washington, PA — Carrera Hanover captured Thursday’s (March 21) $18,000 final of the Dale McConnell Memorial Trot, completing a sweep of the series for 3- and 4-year-old horses, colts and geldings, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. In Thursday’s co-feature, Bet On Brenna took the $18,000 final of the Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot, for 3- and 4-year-old fillies and mares.

Carrera Hanover had won from posts seven and eight in thepreliminary series legs, so when he drew post four for the championship, he figured to be the heavy favorite — which he was, at 1-9. Once the 3-year-old Bar Hopping-Cankeysto gelding quarter-poled to the point for Ridge Warren, there was no doubt who was the best, as he scored in a career-best 1:56.4. Blockchain, a 40-1 long shot, finished second in the Lightning Lane, beaten 1-1/4 lengths, while the first-over Bird In Hand was third.

Carrera Hanover completed a sweep of the Dale McConnell Memorial Trot with a convincing win in Thursday’s $18,000 series final. Chris Gooden photo.

J.L. Adams trains Carrera Hanover for Martin Valentic and McKenna Adams.

Bet On Brenna was similarly dominant in her victory. She moved first-over from third, gobbled up leader Daylights Daughter, and rolled home for Dave Palone in 1:57. Pull The Shoes was second, 2-1/2 lengths back, with Standin Over third.

Michael Burke trains the 4-year-old daughter of Swan For All-Isabella Hanover for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Jim Zito.

Aaron Merriman piloted four winners and Palone three on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (March 22), when the 13-race program features a $1,567.85 carryover in the Lucky7 (races 3-9). First post is 12:45 p.m.