Washington, PA, — A newcomer to Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, Liteningonthebeach showed he’ll be a horse to reckon with as he shot the sloppy Lightning Lane to capture Friday’s (Dec. 1) feature, a $15,900 Conditioned Pace.

Liteningonthebeach came up the lightning lane to win the feature on Friday at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Act Fast commanded the early fractions but couldn’t relax becaufourse of the menacing first-over bid of Fourever Boy. The pocket-sitting Liteningonthebeach took advantage of the protracted duel and knifed inside for Aaron Merriman, prevailing in 1:52.3. The determined Fourever Boy was second, 1-1/2 lengths back, with Rocks Shining Star third.

Bill Bercury trains the winner, a 3-year-old Downbytheseaside-Peanutbettor Shake gelding who now has won 12 of 24 lifetime starts and $210,910, for Renee Bercury.

Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and trainer Ron Burke teamed for three wins on the 13-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday (Dec. 6) when the program features a pair of carryovers: $2,734.47 in the Pick-5, $694.83 in the Early Pentafecta (race four). First post is 12:45 p.m.