Washington, PA – Cash N Chips alertly followed cover then roared wide through the stretch to score in Thursday’s (April 1) Margaret Provost Memorial Trot at The Meadows. Night Flyer K took the other $12,500 opening-leg division in the series for 3-year-old trotting fillies.

Cash N Chips sustained a first-over grind to win in the first round of the Margaret Provost Memorial. Chris Gooden photo.

Cash N Chips was fifth when Hunter Myers moved her off the cones to follow the first-up Kommin On Strong. The daughter of Cash Hall and Sugar N Chips was by far the strongest in the lane, notching the win — her second straight — in 1:58.2 over a “good” surface. Early leader Treasure Gems K was second, three-quarters of a length back, while Wonmyheart Hanover finished fourth and was elevated to third.

Steve Bush trains the winner and shares ownership with Alvira Fassett.

In the other division, Night Flyer K was sitting a loose pocket down the backside when the leader, Iglare AM, made an unforced break. Night Flyer K made the most of the opportunity, forging well ahead and defeating Hip Hop Gracie by five lengths in 1:59 for Dave Palone. Iglare AM recovered to earn third.

Norm Parker conditions the daughter of Winning Mister and Soaring Flight for Norm Parker Stable, George Romanoff and Terry Brewer.

The event honors the memory of longtime owner-breeder Margaret Provost.

In the $14,600 Open Handicap Pace, Windsong Leo worked out a leisurely :57 opening half, then rolled home in 1:52.4 for his fourth consecutive victory. Palone piloted the 9-year-old Jereme’s Jet-Windsong Goldie gelding, who pushed his career bankroll to $717,607, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura. Whos Better and Smooth Lou completed the ticket.

Palone collected three wins on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (April 2), when the 13-race program features a $3,013.44 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5.