Washington, PA — Challenged inside and out, Refi dug deep and captured Thursday’s (Sept. 8) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $14,000 conditioned trot.

Refi zipped to the lead from post four for Ronnie Wrenn Jr. and worked out a reasonable :57 half. But as they turned for home, the 6-year-old son of Chapter Seven-Blazingmusclegirl found himself threatened by the first-over Keystone Chaos and Killer Instinct heading for the Lightning Lane. But Refi had just enough to triumph in 1:54.3, a half length better than Killer Instinct, with Keystone Chaos third.

Refi held his ground under late pressure to capture Thursday’s featured trot at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

Sam Schillaci trains Refi, who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $278,029, for Schillaci Stables LLC, Sam Bova Racing LLC and Peter Barbato.

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

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday (Sept. 9), when the 13-race program features a $5,221.48 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 p.m.