Pennsylvania champion Papis Rocket converted a pocket trip to a sharp 1:50.4 victory in a $55,878 division of the Keystone Classic on Friday, Oct. 4 at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Wedlock Blue Chip captured the other $56,419 division of the stakes for freshman colt and gelding pacers.

Papis Rocket let Dreamboat Hanover do the dirty work up front before overtaking him in mid-stretch. But winning driver Ronnie Wrenn Jr. indicated at that point, Dreamboat Hanover wasn’t his principal concern.

“I was a little nervous leaving the two-hole early because I thought I might be giving a shot to Railroad Station in the passing lane,” said Wrenn. “But I thought it was my time to move. He’s not real big, but he gives 100 per cent every time.”

The son of Papi Rob Hanover-Real Touch remained in charge, downing Railroad Station by half a length, with Steamboat Springs a rallying third.

Ron Burke trains Papis Rocket, who vaulted to $275,647 in career earnings, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Knox Services and Slaughter Racing Stable.

Burke sent out eight of Friday’s 16 Keystone Classic starters.

Wedlock Blue Chip had only a qualifier in the past month, but he came back ready, moving crisply first-over and drawing off to a 3-1/4-length triumph in 1:53.1. Snack Attack and Lous Albano finished second and third, respectively.

Roland “Poly” Mallar conditions the son of Bettors Wish-Heavenly Bride for Richard Cortese and Don Hawk.

“I think Poly wanted to get a race in him but couldn’t find one for him,” said winning driver Troy Beyer. “But his fitness wasn’t a big concern. Poly always has his horses strong.”

Wrenn collected five wins on the 13-race card, including four for Burke, while Dave Palone fashioned a triple.

Live harness racing at The Meadows resumes on Wednesday with first post at 12:45 p.m.

(With files from Meadows Standardbred Owners Association)