Washington, PA – Eurobond led every step in fashioning a convincing victory in Wednesday’s (Dec. 8) $16,000 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Eurobond captured Wednesday’s featured $16,000 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Chris Gooden Photo.

Perlucky challenged for the lead early, but Eurobond and Jim Pantaleano gave him the cold shoulder and forced him to a parked-out mile. The pair knew what they were doing, as Eurobond faced no serious threats thereafter and cruised home in 1:55.4. The pocket-sitting Rainbowinthewest was second, two lengths back, while Lucky Matter rallied for show.

Christen Pantaleano trains Eurobond, a 6-year-old son of Love You-True Diva who extended his career earnings to $397,825, for Matthew Morrison.

Brady Brown collected three wins on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday (Dec. 9) when the 12-race program features a $10,775.04 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.