Challenged inside and out, Refi dug deep and captured Thursday’s (Sept. 8) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows: a $14,000 conditioned trot.
Refi zipped to the lead from post 4 for Ronnie Wrenn, Jr. and worked a reasonable :57 half. But as they turned for home, the six-year-old son of Chapter Seven-Blazingmusclegirl found himself threatened by the first-over Keystone Chaos and Killer Instinct heading for the Lightning Lane. But Refi had just enough to score in 1:54.3, a half length better than Killer Instinct, with Keystone Chaos third.
Sam Schillaci trains Refi, who now boasts a lifetime bankroll of $320,321, for Schillaci Stables LLC, Sam Bova Racing LLC and Peter Barbato.
Dave Palone piloted four winners on the 12-race card.
Live racing at The Meadows continues Friday when the 13-race program features a $5,221.48 carryover in the final-race Super Hi-5. First post is 5:10 p.m. (EDT).