Washington, PA – Hammered down to 2-5, Risenshine Seaside made it look that easy, dominating Friday’s (Feb. 23) $21,200 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows with a facile front-end victory.

Risenshine Seaside  dominated Friday’s $21,200 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Chris Gooden photo.

It was only his second start of the year, but the 5-year-old Downbytheseaside-Vivid Shine gelding flashed mid-season form, drawing off to score for Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. in 1:51.1. The pocket-sitting Sandbetweenmytoes was second, beaten two lengths, with Duval Street third.

The win sent Risenshineseaside soaring over $300,000 in career earnings for trainer Michael Burke and owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura.

Wrenn and Burke also captured Friday’s co-feature, the $21,200 Open Handicap Trot, when Warrawee Yang gobbled up the leader, 3-5 favorite Emerald’s Legacy, with a powerful first-over move and rolled home in 1:54, four lengths better than Killer Instinct. Windsong Patriot completed the ticket.

As his stablemate, the 4-year-old son of Trixton-Endless Flirt achieved an earnings milestone, vaulting over $100,000 for owners Burge Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi.

It was a huge day for Wrenn and Burke, who finished the 13-race card with six wins and five wins, respectively. Dave Palone checked in with a three-bagger.

Live racing at The Meadows resumes Wednesday, first post 12:45 p.m.