Washington, PA – Refreshed by a :29.3 second-quarter breather, Torrin Hanover notched a convincing victory in Friday’s (Nov. 19) $16,000 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Torrin Hanover held off a late challenge by Puzzling to win the feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows by 1-1/4 lengths. Chris Gooden photo.

Torrin Hanover was looped from the gate but persevered on the outside, crossing over near the quarter. Once Hunter Myers gave him that relaxing second panel, the 6-year-old Well Said-Transference gelding easily held off the late challenge of Puzzling and downed him by 1-1/4 lengths in 1:51.1. Missile J completed the ticket.

Paul Corey trains Torrin Hanover, who now boasts a career bankroll of $315,709, for Kenneth Ashba.

Dave Palone piloted four winners, including a pair for trainer Justin Pirillo, on the 11-race card.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Tuesday (Nov. 23), first post 12:45 p.m.