Jeffery P heads to the second straight at Meadows Top Trot – US Trotting News

WashingtonFATHER – Jeffery P retook the lead during the quarter and then brooked no serious challenge, triumphing for the second week in a row in Friday’s (May 3) $21,200 Open Handicap Trot at the Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.

Jeffery P won for the second week in a row with a 1-1/4 length victory at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on Friday. Chris Gooden photo.

Once back at the top, Jeffery P never retreated from the field, but the 9-year-old Full Count-Betty Jean gelding made it clear he was in charge, scoring in 1:53.2 ahead of Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. Amour was second, beaten 1-1/4 lengths, while Double Account was a ground-saving third.

Ron Burke trains Jeffery P, who now has $515,532 in career earnings, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Phillip Collura.

Aaron Merriman, trainer Brandon Presto and Wrenn each enjoyed a triple.

On Saturday (May 4), The Meadows will host its annual Kentucky Derby Day celebration with top-shelf live harness racing, followed by the simulcast of the Kentucky Derby – with plenty of fun festivities throughout the day.

The live card is headlined by a pair of stakes for 3-year-old stallions and geldings: a $159,771 Pennsylvania Sires Stake and a $60,000 PA Stallion Series event. Other activities include a Derby hat contest with prizes of up to $1,000, a balloon artist, giveaways, food and drink specials, live music all day, paddock tours and gate launches.

On the betting front, the 14-race live card offers a carryover of $725.90 in the Pick-5 (race 10). Special post time Saturday is 11:30 am