Washington, PA — Up in class after two straight wins, Tequila Talkin extended his streak with the aid of the Lightning Lane in Friday’s (June 17) $17,600 Open Handicap Trot at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Tequila Talkin extended his streak with the aid of the Lightning Lane. Chris Gooden photo.

Icanflylikeanangel did the heavy lifting on the front end but had to focus on the first-over challenge of Joey. While those two dueled, Dave Palone pointed Tequila Talkin to the Lightning Lane, where he poured through and prevailed in a career-best 1:53.4. Joey persevered for second, three lengths back, while Icanflylikeanangel saved show.

Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, a 7-year-old Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $250,588, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi.

Palone piloted three winners on the 11-race card while the team of Ridge Warren, trainer Lester Mullet and owner Chris Hostetler enjoyed a double.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Saturday when the 11-race program features the $96,884 Currier & Ives for 3-year-old colt and gelding trotters. On the wagering front, the card offers a $19,425.44 carryover in the Jackpot Pick-5 (race four). First post is 12:45 p.m.