Washington, PA — Lexi B sparkled in her career debut, responding like a seasoned pro as she captured a division of Thursday’s (March 14) Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Bet On Brenna took the other $10,000 split in the series for 3- and 4-year-old fillies and mares, giving Ronnie Wrenn Jr., trainer Michael Burke, and owners Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC a sweep of the second leg.

Lexi B had a single qualifier this year to prep for her career bow, but she was unperturbed when Allforsouthwind broke stride in the pocket just ahead of her. The 3-year-old daughter of Southwind Frank-Sand Lavender-blu advanced confidently into the vacated two-hole and, when Wrenn tipped her wide for the drive, she had little trouble passing the leader, Faith Step, and downing her by 2-3/4 lengths in 1:59.3. Global Gal earned show.

Lexi B sparkled in her career debut, winning her split of the Mary Wohlmuth Memorial Trot. Chris Gooden photo.

Bet On Brenna seized the early lead from post 8 before releasing the quarter-poling Daylights Daughter to the point. In the stretch, Bet On Brenna used the Lightning Lane to edge past Daylights Daughter by a half length. The 4-year-old daughter of Swan For All-Isabella Hanover triumphed in 1:58.

Dale McConnell Memorial Trot — 3- and 4-Year-Old Horses, Colts and Geldings

Thursday’s card also featured the second leg of the Dale McConnell Memorial Trot, with Carrera Hanover and Father Mike each winning his second consecutive $10,000 split in the series.

Carrera Hanover found a seat third from post eight, quarter-poled to the top for Ridge Warren and shrugged off the first over challenge from Yen Hanover. He prevailed in a career-best 1:57.1, 1-3/4 lengths lengths better than the pocket-sitting Blockchain, with Mysterious Frank third. J.L. Adams trains the 3-year-old Bar Hopping-Cankeysto gelding for Martin Valentic and McKenna Adams.

Headed at the top of the lane by Spicy Hops, Father Mike reasserted gamely and downed his challenger by a neck in 1:58, fastest win of his career. Bird In Hand completed the ticket. Jeremy Indof drove the 3-year-old Father Patrick-Ready Any Time gelding for trainer Richard Perfido and owners Scott Leaf and Michael Ternisky.

Dave Palone and Wrenn each piloted three winners on the 14-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (March 15), when the 14-race program features a trio of carryovers: $1,175.74 in the Lucky7 (races 3-9); $1,653.83 in the early pentafecta (race four); $1,351.46 in the Pick-5 (races 10-14). First post is 12:45 p.m.