Washington, PA — Lexi B survived a demanding first quarter and a pair of late challenges to score in Thursday’s (April 11) Margaret Provost Memorial Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Ciao Time took the other $12,500 opening-leg split in the series for 3-year-old fillies that honors the memory of longtime Standardbred owner Margaret Provost.

Lexi B turned back the challengers and prevailed by 1-3/4 lengths in a career-best 1:58.1. Chris Gooden photo.

Lexi B was parked from post six before crossing over at the quarter. She then faced threats in the lane from Whiskey’d My Way outside and Daylights Daughter in the Lightning Lane. With only minimal urging from Ronnie Wrenn Jr., the daughter of Southwnd Frank-Sand Lavender-blu turned back the challengers and prevailed by 1-3/4 lengths in a career-best 1:58.1 over a sloppy surface. Daylights Daughter and Whiskey’d My Way completed the ticket. Ron Burke trains Lexi B for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi.

Ciao Time quarter-poled to the top for Aaron Merriman and found the wire before the rallying Faith Step, downing her by a half-length in 1:59.1. Skyline Seashell finished third. Dana Kahrig conditions the daughter of Possess The Will-Ciao Dough, who won her second consecutive race, for Kahrig Racing Stable and Christian Apel.

Dave Palone piloted three winners on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the program features the $12,500 opening leg of the Terry Altmeyer Memorial Trot for 3-year-old colts and geldings. On the wagering front, the 12-race card offers a $190.53 carryover in the Lucky7 (race three). First post is 12:45 p.m.