Washington, PA — Pressured throughout the mile, Fit Fanatic found the wire just in time to capture Thursday’s (April 28) $21,000 final of the Margaret Provost Memorial Trot, for 3-year-old fillies, at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Fit Fanatic, flanked by a pair of late challengers, remained steadfast to win the Margaret Provost Memorial final. Chris Gooden photo.

Fit Fanatic needed the entire first quarter to make the lead and was immediately dogged by the parked-out Intellect Hill. Even when that rival tired, Fit Fanatic had to deal with a pair of late challengers: Gingerzzz outside, Shayna Rosa in the Lightning Lane. Although she slowed to a :30.3 final panel, Fit Fanatic held on for Brady Brown, prevailing in 1:59. Gingerzzz was second by a head, with Shayna Rosa third.

Todd Rooney trains the daughter of Cantab Hall and Fitness Girl for Foge McKeever, Rooney Racing and Trotting For Bourbon.

In Thursday’s $16,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace, Continualou grabbed the early lead and threw down a :55.3 back half, earning her the 1:52.2 victory for Dave Palone, trainer Ron Burke and owners Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC. The 4-year-old daughter of Sweet Lou and Continual Velocity now has banked $370,284.

Ridge Warren, Brown and Palone each collected three wins on the 11-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (April 29), when the 11-race program features a $9,144.64 carryover in the Jackpot Pick-5 (races 4-8). First post is 12:45 p.m.