Washington, PA — Emerald’s Legacy quarter-poled to the top and drew off late to capture his second straight in Wednesday’s (Dec. 6) $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Emerald’s Legacy winning Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows for Dave Palone. Chris Gooden photo.

Emerald’s Legacy yielded the early lead to Brookview Bolt but soon overtook that rival for Dave Palone. The 4-year-old Father Patrick-Devilish Emerald gelding left Brookview Bolt in his wake, defeating him by 2 lengths in 1:54.4 over a “good” surface. The Hazelton rallied from last for show.

Scott Betts trains Emerald’s Legacy, who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $172,985, for Tim Betts, Nick Catalano, Keith Pippi and Shanamphilaniklou Inc. It was one of three wins for Palone on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday (Dec. 7) when the program features a $396.80 carryover in the Early Pentafecta (race 4). First post is 12:45 p.m.