Washington, PA, — Rising MVP patiently hugged the cones while watching the dueling leaders, then shot the Lightning Lane to capture Wednesday’s (Oct. 12) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $15,400 Conditioned Trot.

Rising MVP winning Wednesday’s feature at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

AS Mind Yown Business and Oberto pursued the leader, Joey, on the outside, Rising MVP took the most direct route for Aaron Merriman and edged Oberto by a nose in 1:54.1. Joey saved show.

Bill Daugherty, Jr. trains the 7-year-old My MVP-Nutmegs Winner gelding, who now boasts 40 career wins and a bankroll of $458,968, for Susan Daugherty. It was one of three wins for Merriman on the 12-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Thursday when the 12-race program features a pair of carryovers — $1,392.10 in the final-race Super Hi-5, $609.67 in the Jackpot Pick-5 (race 4). First post is 12:45 p.m.