Tequila Talkin stalked his stablemate, Whiskey Blu, from the pocket, then shot the Lightning Lane to capture Thursday’s feature — and his second straight win — at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,800 conditioned trot.
Whiskey Blu took the lead from Tequila Talkin at the quarter, but the seven-year-old Cantab Hall-Margarita Nights gelding enjoyed the cover. He zipped by late for Dave Palone to score in 1:54.3, a tick off his lifetime mark. Aunt Bee rallied for second, 1-3/4 lengths back, while Whiskey Blu saved show.
Ron Burke trains Tequila Talkin, who now boasts a career bankroll of $241,788, for Burke Racing Stable and Weaver Bruscemi LLC.
Mike Wilder piloted three winners on the 11-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 11-race program features a trio of carryovers: $14,577.66 in the Jackpot Pick 5 (Race 4); $3,443.51 in the final-race Super Hi-5; and $1,539.20 in the Early Pick 4 (Race 2). First post is 5:10 p.m.
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