Washington, PA — Carter Michael Deo held off late challenges inside and outside en route to a hard-earned victory in Thursday’s (Feb. 15) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 conditioned trot.

Carter Michael Deo quarter-poled to the top for Anthony MacDonald, but his work was hardly over. As they turned for home, the pocket-sitting Chezactic headed for the Lightning Lane while Rose Run Yanae ranged up menacingly outside. But the 4-year-old son of International Moni-Brigham Dream kept to his task and triumphed in a career best 1:53.2, three-quarters of a length better than Rose Run Yanae, with Chezactic third.

Carter Michael Deo dug deep to prevail in Thursday’s featured trot at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Tim Twaddle trains Carter Michael Deo, who lifted his lifetime earnings to $138,760, for TheStable Cartermichaeldeo Group.

Dave Palone collected three wins on the 13-race card, giving him nine over the past two programs.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (Feb. 16); first post is 12:45 p.m.