Tequila Talkin moved relentlessly without cover and got up in the shadow of the wire to capture Thursday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,100 conditioned trot.

Tequila Talkin was fourth down the backside when Aaron Merriman sent him after the leader, Joey. Even when Joey inched away in mid-stretch, Tequila Talkin persevered and edged Joey by a head in 1:55. Mystical Peter was a ground-saving third.

Richard Perfido trains Tequila Talkin, a six-year-old Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights gelding who lifted his lifetime bankroll to $211,030, for Win Rhythm Stables.

Dave Palone piloted four winners on the 12-race card, giving him nine over the last two days.

Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a pair of rich wagering opportunities: a $5,000 total-pool guarantee for the Pick 5 (Race 4), a $3,643.07 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 12:45 p.m.

(MSOA)