Washington, PA — John Dutton followed the live first-over cover of Commander Frank, then edged by him in deep stretch to capture Thursday’s (May 9) $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

John Dutton was sixth when Hunter Myers tipped him off the cones to follow Commander Frank; both were pursuing Jeffery P, who was on the point seeking his third straight win. After a protracted battle, Commander Frank moved past but couldn’t hold off John Dutton, who downed him by a head in 1:54.2. Jeffery P was a close-up third.

John Dutton rolled off cover and stayed steadfast late to win Thursday’s Open Handicap Trot at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Ron Burke trains John Dutton, a 4-year-old What The Hill-Fast Love gelding who boosted his career bankroll to $442,741, for Burke Racing Stable, Knox Services, Johnny Yoder and RAS Racing.

Aaron Merriman piloted four winners on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (May 10), when the 13-race program features a pair of stakes for 3-year-old filly trotters: a $145,196 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes and an $80,000 Pennsylvania Stallion Series event. On the wagering front, the card offers a $725.19 carryover in the pentafecta in race seven. First post is 12:45 p.m.