Dynamic Youth sets track record in NYSS on Sunday at Tioga Downs

Dynamic Youth and Mark Macdonald established a new track record for 3-year-old gelding pacers on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs in a division of the New York Sire Stakes.

Dynamic Youth unleashes a track record performance

Settling in next to last in a field of six, Dynamic Youth and Macdonald watched as an early battle for control produced quick fractions of 26.2 and 54.1. The race favorite Coral Snake (George Brennan) was battling with Major Bombay (Jason Bartlett) for the lead when Steelhead Hanover (Jim Morrill Jr.) launched their first over bid.

Morrill had Steelhead Hanover right at Coral Snake's throat by three quarters in a blistering 1:21.4. Around the final turn, Forever Just (Tim Tetrick) looked to be a winner tipping three wide off of cover, but Macdonald unleashed Dynamic Youth off of Tetrick's helmet for the win in 1:49.3.

The mile destroyed the previous record for 3-year-old gelding pacers of 1:50.4 held by Art Z from 2011. It was the fourth win in nine seasonal starts for the 3-year-old son of Bettor's Delight – Always True, who is trained by Aarom Lambert for the partnership of Silva, Tucci, and C&G Racing.

"I settled him in second from last and as they were battling up front he acted like he wasn't interested," said winning driver Macdonald. "When we got to the five eighth's mark he caught the field and had a really nice kick off of cover around the final turn and paced home great."

Heston Blue Chip matches his own track record

In the final division on the afternoon, Heston Blue Chip, was making his first start back since his fourth place finish in the Meadowlands Pace. It was back to business as usual as Heston Blue Chip and Tim Tetrick took control by the three eighth's pole and cruised to an open length victory in 1:49.2.

The mile equaled his track record that he set only six weeks ago in the Historic Series. The 3-year-old son of American Ideal – Shot Togo Bluechip will be heading to the Empire Breeders' Classic eliminations back at Tioga Downs on Sunday, August 5^th.

Capturing the other division of the New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt pacers was Racing Rocky (Tim Tetrick) 1:51.2 for trainer George Teague Jr.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Friday, August 3^rd with a post time of 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Spice It Up Lindy repeats in Tioga Downs Open trot

It was just earlier this week (Monday, July 23) that Spice It Up Lindy established a new track record in the $16,500 open trot of 1:53.1.

Although he didn't set any new track records on Saturday night, he repeated his winning performance in the $18,000 open trot on Saturday night.

Leaving from post position number one , Jim Meittinis moved Spice It Up Lindy to the front to gain control of the race from Aruba Vacation by an opening quarter of 28.3. The field then raced in straight alignment by a half in 58.2 and three quarters in 1:27.1 with first over pressure from Tac's Delight (Lewayne Miller). Around the final turn, Spice It Up Lindy was asked for more and he responded by drawing clear with a 28.1 final panel to stop the timer in 1:55.2.

It was the sixth win in nine seasonal starts for Spice It Up Lindy who with the win increased his seasonal earnings to more than $51,000 for owner-trainer Santo Zuzolo.

Aruba Vacation (Fern Paquet Jr.) used a two hole trip to finish second, while Mandinga (Jim Taggart Jr.) stayed along the pylons to finish third.

Tioga Downs continues live racing tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, July 29) with a post time of 1:30 pm featuring three divisions of NYSS for 3-year-old colt pacers.

Tioga Downs will also once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's strategic wagering program on Sunday, July 29^th on the last four races of the day (races 10 - 13).

For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Lizzie's Dream captures Tioga Friday night feature

Lizzie's Dream used her usual off the pace late kick to capture the $11,500 featured fillies and mares winner's over event on Friday night at Tioga Downs.

Lizzie's Dream and Mike Merton ducked off of the gate from post position number five and had to be loving every moment when they saw the fractions of 27.1 and 54.4 on the front end. Down the backside Raiders Favorite (Jason Mac Dougall) pulled first over from fifth giving Lizzie's Dream the perfect second over trip.

Around the final turn, Merton tipped Lizzie's Dream three wide and she responded opening up to win by a length and a half in a new lifetime best of 1:53. The 6-year-old daughter of Dream Away – Vicki Liz is trained by Joe Moeykens for owner Christine Zigrossi of New York.

It was the third win in 23 seasonal starts for Lizzie's Dream who with the win increased her career earnings to more than $200,000.

Corey Braden and Greg Merton each posted driving doubles on the night's 10-race card.

Tioga Downs continues live racing tomorrow evening (Saturday, July 28) with a post time of 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

3-year old colt pacers set for NYSS on Sunday at Tioga Downs

Three divisions of New York Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colt pacers lead a 13 -race card on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs beginning at 1:30 pm.

Headlining the three divisions is Heston Blue Chip in division number three (race 8) in his first start off of his fourth place finish in the $600,000 Meadowlands Pace.

Regular driver Tim Tetrick will make the trip to Nichols, NY to drive the 3-year-old son of American Ideal – Shot Togo Bluechip for trainer Linda Toscano.

Heston Blue Chip has won five of his six seasonal starts with a mark of 1:49.1 at The Meadowlands, good for earnings of more than $220,000.

The duo have drawn post position number one in a field of six and have been listed as the 2-1 morning line favorite.

Steelhead Hanover has been made the 5-2 morning line favorite in the first division fresh off of his 1:50 win in last week's Tompkins-Geers stakes at Tioga.

Jim Morrill Jr. will be re-united with the son of Bettor's Delight – Special Beauty for trainer Joe Pavia Jr.

Tioga Downs and the United States Trotting Association will once again offer a $5,000 guaranteed pick four on Sunday afternoon beginning with race number 10.

Post time for the 13-race card kicks off at 1:30 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com . 

Spice It Up Lindy sets track mark on Monday night at Tioga Downs

Spice It Up Lindy and Jim Meittinis established a new track record for aged gelding trotters on Monday evening at Tioga Downs.

Leaving from post position two in a scratched down field of five in the $16,500 open trot, Meittinis wasted no time getting Spice It Up Lindy to the front. The duo trotted by an opening quarter in 27.1 with Aruba Vacation (Fern Paquet Jr.) setting in second.

Spice It Up Lindy kept the fractions honest despite the short field by the half in 56.3 and three quarters in 1:24.3. Around the final turn, Meittinis was receiving pressure from a first over Sand Top Gun (Howard Parker) and asked Spice It Up Lindy for more.

The 9-year-old son of SJ's Caviar – Spice World responded winning by open lengths in 1:53.1. Santo Zuzolo trains Spice It Up Lindy who won for the fifth time in eight seasonal starts.

The mile of 1:53.1 erased the track record for aged gelding trotters of 1:53.3 that he had previously held with Woody Woodrow and Aruba Vacation.

Manningly (Mike Simons) closed late to be second, while Mosignor Flan (Lewayne Miller) was third. 

Tioga Downs continues live racing action on Friday, July 27 with a post time of 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com.

Major Look is dazzling in Tompkins-Geers at Tioga Downs

Major Look, fresh off of her Mistletoe Shalee win over world champion, American Jewel, returned to action on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs in the Tompkins-Geers.

The overwhelming favorite did not disappoint her supporters as she carved the mile out for herself putting up fractions of 27, 54.3, and 1:21.4 before drawing away from the field with ease in a new stakes record of 1:49.3.

The mile was just a fifth of a second off of the track record for 3-year-old filly pacers held by See You At Peelers.

This was the second straight sub-50 performance by the 3-year-old daughter of Art Major – Band Of Emeralds, who is owned in partnership by Balkunas, Giordano, and Pancella. Kevin McDermott took over the training just a few weeks ago for his friend and trainer, Robert Riddle, who was injured at the barn while working with Major Look.

"I just took over training her a couple weeks ago after Major Look had injured Bob (former trainer – Robert Riddle) around the barn. She (Major Look) is a very, very special filly, and Gregory (driver – Jeff Gregory) said when he asked her at the top of the stretch today she took right off. Her next start will be next Saturday afternoon in the Adio Volo at The Meadows," said winning trainer, Kevin McDermott in the winner's circle.

Steelhead Hanover and Joe Pavia Jr. posted the fastest mile for the 3-year-old pacing colts in the first of two divisions on Sunday afternoon. Pavia moved Steelhead Hanover at the quarter and went on to hold off Forever Just (Jason Bartlett) from the pocket to win in 1:50. The mile established a new lifetime mark for the 3-year-old son of Bettor's Delight – Special Beauty for the partnership of Agc Stables, Dijo Racing, Barbera, and Held.

Capturing the other divisions of Tompkins-Geers were: 3FP – Marinade Hanover – Sam Schillaci (1:52.3) and 3CP – Bet On The Law – Joe Pavia Jr. (1:51.3).  

 
Tioga Downs continues live racing action on Monday, July 23^rd with a post time of 6:00 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com

Archangel sets stakes mark in Tompkins-Geers on Saturday night at Tioga Downs

Archangel prepped for the Hambletonian on Saturday night at Tioga Downs with a stakes record performance of 1:54.3 in the Tompkins-Geers.

Starting from post number three in a field of six, catch driver Fern Paquet Jr. wasted no time getting Archangel to the front through an opening quarter in 28.2. The duo then strolled through a leisurely 58.1 half mile before getting down to business and opening up on the field by three quarters in 1:26.1. Paquet kept the colts mind on business in the stretch but was well within himself across the wire in 1:54.3.

Peter Arrigenna who trains and co-owns the 3-year-old son of Credit Winner – Michelle's Angel was full of emotion in the winner's circle following the victory.

"We really took our time with him at two and he has really come along this year as a three year old and has just been super," said Arrigenna. "Next Saturday night we will be heading to the Hambletonian eliminations with him at The Meadowlands, and I am just so proud of him."

Archangel has won seven straight this year as a sophomore, with his one blemish coming in his first start of the year where he finished second to the other Tompkins-Geers division winner on Saturday night, Coraggioso.

Coraggioso and Phil Fluet scored a front end victory in easy fashion of 1:55.1 for his fifth win in eight seasonal starts. The 3-year-old son of Conway Hall – Electra Hanover is owned in partnership by Joe Spadaro and Tom Durkin.

Kristins Victory (Jim Meittinis) also established a stakes record in the Tompkins-Geers on Saturday night, this one for 3-year-old filly trotters. The mile of 1:55.1 erased the previous mark held by Lassie's Goal from 1998 at Scioto Downs. Karen Garland trains Kristins Victory for Stephen Smith of New Jersey, and the win was the first of the year for the daughter of Cash Hall – Treasured Victory. Capturing the second divisions for 3-year-old filly trotters was Fortunista (Mike Merton) in 1:56.2.

Tioga Downs will also once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's strategic wagering program on Sunday, July 22^nd on the last four races of the day (post time 1:30 pm). For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Shebestingin wins impressively in Tompkins-Geers stakes at Tioga Downs

Shebestingin looked impressive on the program lines coming into Friday night's Tompkins-Geers stakes for 2-year-old filly pacers at Tioga Downs. When the race was over she reassured everyone that was not deceiving winning her division impressively in 1:53.4.

David Miller was unhurried from post position number three and settled in fifth as the field cut through fractions of 27.3 and 57.3. At the half mile mark of the race, Miller sent Shebestingin to the outside and then was quickly sent three wide down the backside as she was not looking for cover. Three quarters popped up in 1:25.2 and Shebestinging was in front by open lengths and she continued that way under wraps in a new lifetime best of 1:53.4.

"She is a very nice filly and she has very high, high speed," said winning trainer Joe Holloway. "She is better tracking horses than she is on the front which a lot of horses are and David was looking to come off the pace he just wasn't looking for any cover."

"To David's credit (driver-David Miller), after the first time he baby raced her he told me that he would stick with her for the rest of the year." added Holloway.

The 2-year-old daughter of Bettor's Delight – Armbro Tussle is now a perfect three for three in her young racing career for Val D'Or Farms, Gewertz, and L&L Devisser.

Capturing the other division for 2-year-old pacing fillies was Aria J – Pat Berry 1:56.2 for trainer Linda Toscano. While the lone division for 2-year-old pacing colts was won by Don't Ya Know (David Miller) in 1:54 for trainer Joe Holloway.  

Tioga Downs continues its Tompkins-Geers weekend with live racing resuming on Saturday, July 21^st at 6:50 pm.

Tioga Downs will also once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's strategic wagering program on Sunday, July 22^nd on the last four races of the day (post time 1:30 pm). For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Aperfectyankee sets Tompkins-Geers stakes record on Thursday night at Tioga Downs

Three divisions for 2-year-old trotting colts and three divisions for 2-year-old trotting fillies highlighted the nine-race card on Thursday night at Tioga Downs.

Aperfectyankee (Jim Oscarsson) established a new stakes record for 2-year-old trotting colts in the second division with a wire to wire effort in 1:56.4. 

Aperfectyankee rolls in 1:56.4

The 2-year-old son of Yankee Glide – Asixpakfromperfect cut through fractions of 29.1, 59.2, and 1:27.4 before easing away from the field a winner in his second lifetime start. 

Jim Oscarsson owns and trains Aperfectyankee who was purchased for $55,000 as a yearling.

Highlighting the divisions for 2-year-old trotting fillies was True Day Dream from the locally based Dan O’Mara stable.

O’Mara wasted no time getting the filly to the front past an opening quarter in 29.4 and then cut through fractions of 59.2 and 1:27.3 before dismissing the rest of the field with a final panel of 29.1 to win in 1:56.4. 

True Day Dream was a bargain $3,200 yearling purchase for Joe Hess of New Milford, NJ and posts a record of 1-1-1 in three seasonal starts good for more than $18,000 in earnings.

True Day Dream and Dan O'Mara win

Also capturing divisions of Tompkins-Geers was: 2CT: Boffin – Charlie Norris (1:57.4), 2CT: Show Ticket – Charlie Norris (1:57.1), 2FT: Dewey Lane – Jim Morrill Jr. (1:56.4), 2FT: Bull Spreader – (1:59.4). 

Tioga Downs continues its Tompkins-Geers' weekend with live racing resuming on Friday, July 20^th at 6:50 pm.

Tioga Downs will also once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's strategic wagering program on Sunday, July 22^nd on the last four races of the day (post time 1:30 pm). For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Tompkins-Geers roll into Tioga Downs

The Tompkins-Geers Grand Circuit events begin their weekend long stay at Tioga Downs beginning Thursday, July 19 at 6:50 pm.

Three division for 2-year-old trotting fillies and three divisions for 2-year-old trotting colts lead off the five-day stretch of live racing.

Tioga Downs will race Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 6:50 pm, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm, and Monday evening at 6:00 pm.

Highlighting the Tompkins-Geers weekend will be the 3-year-old pacers on Sunday afternoon, which includes Mistletoe Shalee winner, Major Look.

Major Look upsets American Jewel in the Mistletoe Shalee

Fresh off of her 1:49.3 triumph over world champion, American Jewel, Major Look has drawn post position number four in the first of two divisions for 3-year-old filly pacers.

The 3-year-old daughter of Art Major – Band Of Emeralds won her last time out at Tioga Downs on the 10^th of June in NYSS action.

Jeff Gregory has been listed to be re-united with Major Look on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

Two divisions for 3-year-old pacing colts have been drawn after receiving 17 entries including two of New York's top 3-year-olds Steelhead Hanover and Forever Just.

Forever Just is coming off of a 1:52.4 NYSS win at Yonkers Raceway, and has won three of six seasonal starts this year for trainer Linda Toscano.

Steelhead Hanover is coming into Sunday's Tompkins-Geers event off of four straight second place finishes, including two to Heston Blue Chip.

Joe Pavia Jr. trains the 3-year-old son of Bettor's Delight – Special Beauty, and has been listed to drive on Sunday afternoon. 

Tioga Downs begins its five-day stretch of live racing on Thursday, July 19^th at 6:50 pm.

Tioga Downs will also once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four in coordination with the USTA's Strategic Wagering Program on Sunday, July 22^nd on the last four races of the day (post time 1:30 pm). For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Don’t Know Chip and Eastend Eddie capture Tioga Sunday features

Don't Know Chip and driver Mark MacDonald captured Sunday afternoon's $18,000 open trot at Tioga Downs in 1:54.2.

Leaving from post one in a full field of nine, MacDonald got away fourth as Aruba Vacation (Fern Paquet Jr.) led the field by an opening quarter in 28.

MacDonald moved Don't Know Chip to the outside to brush to the front, but Paquet would not release Don't Know Chip and forced him into the first over position by a half in 57.4.

Down the backside the duo raced side by side with Don't Know Chip continuing to take it to Aruba Vacation.

At the three quarter mile mark of the race in 1:25.4, Dan Noble sent Tac's Delight three wide to challenge the dueling leaders.

The trio entered the lane together, but Don't Know Chip would not be denied and continued to surge past the tiring Aruba Vacation in the lane to win by a length over Tac's Delight.

Aruba Vacation (Fern Paquet Jr.) hung on for third, while Spice It Up Lindy (Jim Meittinis) got up for fourth.

In the $18,000 open handicap pace, the public sent Big Bam Ray (Dan Noble) off as the 2-5 betting favorite in a field of nine.

Noble and Big Bam Ray were troubled with excess cover down the backside and were forced three wide as the field went by three quarters in 1:24.

The biggest threat to Noble and Big Bam Ray was Eastend Eddie who was being towed into the race every step sitting on Noble's helmet.

Down the stretch Noble began to open up four wide off the turn, but Marohn tipped five wide and surged by Big Bam Ray to win in 1:51.4. It was the second straight win in the open for Eastend Eddie, and his fourth straight at Tioga Downs.

Ron Burke trains the 4-year-old son of Million Dollar Cam – Armbro Cinema for Burke Racing and Weaver Bruscemi. Whogoesfirst (Mike Simons) finished third, while Yankees In Six (Corey Braden) rounded out the superfecta despite a tough first over trip.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Thursday, July 19 at 6:50 pm featuring the Tompkins-Geers for 2-year-old colt and filly trotters. For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Four divisions of NYSS for sophomore pacing fillies highlight Saturday night at Tioga Downs

Four divisions of New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies highlighted a 12-race card on Saturday night at Tioga Downs.

Posting the fastest mile of the night was Silk Pajamas with Jimmy Marohn Jr. for trainer Ron Burke.

The 2-year-old daughter of Bettor's Delight – Silksanddiamonds left the gate from post five and settled in second as Jetta Blue Chip (Howard Parker) cut through an opening quarter of 27.3.

 

The pair then raced in order through fractions of 57.2 and 1:26.3 before pulling out of the two hole around the final turn to challenge in the lane.

In the stretch Marohn and Silk Pajamas easily drew clear of the field to capture victory in 1:54.4.

Other division winners included: Joy's Choice – Jeff Gregory (1:55.1), Give Me An Amen – Jeff Gregory (1:55.2), and Summertime Lea – Jim Marohn Jr. (1:55.1).

Sean Bier vaulted to a career milestone on Saturday night at Tioga Downs when he captured his 2000^th career win in the 12th and final race with Smashing Revue. Tioga Downs would like to congratulate Sean on his career milestone and wish him the best of luck with the rest of the racing season.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Sunday, July 15 at 1:30 pm and will feature a FREE Aaron Kelly concert following live racing. For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

All Spirit repeats in Tioga Friday night feature

All Spirit and Jimmy Marohn Jr. made it a repeat performance in the $16,500 fillies and mares open pace on Friday night at Tioga Downs.

Leaving from post position number three in a field of seven, Marohn left and tucked in second as the field headed past an opening quarter in 26.3.

As the field straightened up past the three eight’s mile mark of the race Marohn quickly moved All Spirit back to the front.

The duo then controlled the field through fractions of 55.3 and 1:23.2 before drawing clear in the stretch to win her second straight in 1:52.

It was the sixth win in 14 seasonal starts for the 6-year-old daughter of Bettor's Delight – Spirit Of Ivy for Larry Lanpher, and trainer Judy Lanpher.

Runaway Tray (Fern Paquet Jr.) used a two hole trip to secure second, while Hello Great Mate (Lewayne Miller) closed late for third.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Saturday, July 14^th at 6:50 pm featuring NYSS for 2-year-old filly pacers, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Eastend Eddie captures Tioga Downs Sunday feature

Eastend Eddie and Jason Bartlett captured the featured $16,500 Open pace on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

Drawing post position four in a field of eight, Bartlett left for early position and was able to tuck in behind Vlos (Fern Paquet Jr.) halfway through the first turn through an opening quarter in 26.3.

The field then raced in straight alignment with Home Again Dragon (Mark MacDonald) sitting third, through a half in 55.2 as the field straightened up and headed towards three quarters.

Paquet then put the pedal down and the top three got some separation from the rest of the field by three quarters in 1:22.2.

At the three quarter mark of the race, Bartlett angled Eastend Eddie to the outside to challenge the leader and around the final turn went right on by. Eastend Eddie quickly got back to the pylons and opened up on Vlos to win by open lengths stopping the timer in 1:50.

The mile was just a fifth of a second off the track record for 4-year-old gelding pacers held by Sapphire City (Tyler Buter) of 1:49.4.

Ron Burke trains the 4-year-old son of Million Dollar Cam – Armbro Cinema for the partnership of Burke Racing and Weaver Bruscemi.

The win was the third straight at Tioga Downs for Eastend Eddie and the sixth in 13 seasonal outings.

Vlos (Fern Paquet Jr.) held on for second, while Home Again Dragon (Mark MacDonald) was third.

Tioga Downs also held the first leg of the GSY Amateur Pacing Series on Sunday afternoon as a non-wagering event before the races. Western Dancing and Chris Shambo were motoring three wide in deep stretch to get up at the wire in 1:56.3.

In the Billings Amateur trot race, Alan Schwartz waited patiently sitting third along the rail and found room deep in the stretch to win in 1:59.1 with S F Sure Thing.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Friday, July 13^th at 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com.

Aruba Vacation equals track mark on Saturday night at Tioga Downs

Aruba Vacation and Fern Paquet Jr. equaled the track record for aged gelding trotters on Saturday night at Tioga Downs with a 1:53.3 mark in the $11,500 winners over trot.

Leaving from post position number five in a field of eight, Paquet hustled Aruba Vacation past the quarter in 27.4 before yielding to Macs Bad Boy (Sean Bier). Bier took the field by the half mile mark of the race in 56.1 and continued to lead by three quarters in 1:25. Around the final turn Paquet angled Aruba Vacation off the rail to challenge the leader and he responded trotting by Macs Bad Boy in the stretch for his second win of the year.

Aruba Vacation is a 5-year-old homebred son of Dream Vacation – Dixie Hit for Howard Stables of Binghamton, NY and trainer Guy Howard. The win was the second in 10 seasonal starts for Aruba Vacation who established a new lifetime mark with the mile, and increased his seasonal earnings to more than $32,000.

Hoboken Sonny (Jim Raymer) got up to finish second, while Macs Bad Boy (Sean Bier) hung tough for third.

The 1:53.3 track mark was originally established by Woody Woodrow (Mike Simons) in 2007, and was equaled once more earlier this year by Spice It Up Lindy (Jim Meittinis).

Sean Bier posted a driving double on the night's nine-race card and increased his total to 1,997 on his quest to 2,000 career wins.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Sunday, July 8^th at 1:30 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .  

Tioga Downs to offer $5,000 guaranteed pick four on Sunday

Tioga Downs, in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association's Strategic Wagering Program will once again be offering a $5,000 guaranteed pick four pool this Sunday (July 8).

Post time for the 11-race card is set for 1:30 pm and the pick four wager will begin on race number eight.

Tioga Downs races this coming weekend on Friday and Saturday at 6:50 pm, and Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us online at www.tiogadowns.com.

All Spirit captures Friday night feature at Tioga Downs

All Spirit and Jimmy Marohn, Jr. captured the featured $16,500 fillies and mares open pace on Friday night at Tioga Downs.

Leaving from post position number one in a six horse field, Marohn settled in third as Queen Of Royalty (Corey Braden) led the field by an opening quarter in 26.

All Spirit quickly pulled from the three hole at the three-eighths pole and controlled the pace by a half in 56. 

Down the backside headed towards three quarters, Runaway Tray (Mike Merton) pulled first up against All Spirit through three quarters in 1:24.

Around the final turn, All Spirit was asked for more by Marohn and she responded, opening up on the field with ease to win by open lengths in 1:52.1.

Up Front Kellie Jo (Jim Meittinis) closed late for second, while Runaway Tray (Mike Merton) hung on for third.

Judy Lanpher trains the 6-year-old daughter of Bettor's Delight – Spirit Of Ivy for Larry Lanpher of Winter Park, FL.

The win was the fifth in 13 seasonal starts for All Spirit, and with the win increased her seasonal earnings to more than $51,000.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Saturday, July 7^th at 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com.

Tioga Downs Tompkins–Geers golf outing scheduled for Friday, July 20

Tioga Downs would like to extend an invitation to all horsemen and owners participating at Tioga Downs to join us in the annual Tompkins-Geers golf outing on Friday, July 20.

The format for the golf outing will  be the traditional Captain and Crew format and will take place at Shepard Hills in Waverly, New York with a 9:00 am shotgun start.

There will be a BBQ at Shepard Hills following the golf outing along with a prize ceremony.

The tournament is free for all horsemen and owners, to sign up please email Dustin Ross, Racing Operations Manager at dross@tiogadowns.com or call him at 607.699.7657.

We hope that you will make plans to join us on Friday morning (July 20) for golf, and also that night for racing at 6:50 pm featuring divisions of the Tompkins–Geers for 2-year-old colt and filly pacers.

Tioga Downs' race schedule for that weekend is Thursday, July 19 (6:50 PM) – Tompkins–Geers 2-year-old colt and filly trot, Friday, July 20 (6:50 pm) 2-year-old colt and filly pace, Saturday, July 21 (6:50 PM) 3-year-old colt and filly trot, and Sunday, July 22 (1:30 PM) 3-year-old colt and filly pace.

Tioga Downs would like to thank all of its farms sponsors who help make these events possible during the year: Allerage Farms, Blue Chip Farms, Brittany Farms, Crawford Farms, Deo Volente Farms, Lindy Farms, Perretti Farms, Southwind Farms, Steuben Farms, Stirling Brook Farms, and Winbak Farms.

For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us online at www.tiogadowns.com.

King of the $4,000 claimers pacing series gets underway at Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs held a special July 4^th racing program on Wednesday night in front of more than 3,500 patrons, and featured four divisions of the king of the $4,000 claiming pacing series.

Blue Boy (Mike Merton) posts fastest time

Blue Boy (Mike Merton) posted the fastest clocking of the four divisions winning gate to wire in 1:53.1.

The 7-year-old classy son of Real Artist – Millie Blue cut through fractions of 26.4, 56.1, and 1:24.2 before opening up on the field with a final panel of 28.4.

Joe Agostino trains Blue Boy for Ian Fromowitz of Canada.

Fox Valley Roper (Kyle Di Benedetto) captured the second division of the two-week pacing series scoring his fourth straight win at Tioga Downs in 1:53.2.

The 12-year-old son of Sportsmaster – Put The Boots won for the sixth time in thirteen seasonal outings and the time established a new lifetime mark in his 150^th career start.

The top two finishers in each division along with one third place finisher (drawn by lot) will come back on Friday, July 13^th for a $10,000 final.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Friday, July 6^th at 6:50 pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com.

Kendall Blue sets track mark in Williams Auto late closer Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs

Kendall Blue and Jason Bartlett captured the $39,200 William Auto late closer final on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs in track record time for 4-year-old trotting mares in 1:53.2.

Leaving from post position number three, Bartlett hustled Kendall Blue to the front and was persistent on controlling the fractions seating All Munky Business (Mark MacDonald) in the two hole.

Kendall Blue then cut through fractions of 28, 56.2, and 1:24.3 with ease.

Around the final turn, the 4-year-old trotting mare was in total command of the field cruising through the wire an easy winner in a new lifetime best of 1:53.2.

Tyler Raymer trains the 4-year-old daughter of Credit Winner – Heather Weather for Albert & Michelle Crawford of Cazenovia, NY.

All Munky Business (Mark MacDonald) hung on for second, while Four Damsals (Chris Lems) finished third.

In the $42,000 M&J Oil and Lube late closer final for pacing fillies, Corey Braden and Vy Hanover parlayed a perfect second over trip into victory.

The duo settled in fourth as Buck Stops Here (Jason Bartlett) hung up fractions of 27 and 55.4.

Past the half mile mark of the race, Southwind Lavanda (Stephane Bouchard) pulled first over from third giving Vy Hanover the perfect cover trip.

Around the final turn Southwind Lavanda put a neck in front, but her biggest threat had just tipped three wide off of her cover and quickly grabbed control of the race.

Through the stretch Vy Hanover and Corey Braden stepped away from the field in a new lifetime best of 1:52.1.

The 3-year-old daughter of Cam's Card Shark – Varbo is trained by David Duspiva for Mad Money Stable of Wallkill, NY.

Southwind Lavanda (Stephane Bouchard) went a big mile to finish second, while Looney Dune (Fern Paquet Jr.) got room late in the stretch to finish third.

Tioga Downs continues live racing on Wednesday, July 4^th at 6:50 pm and will feature a fireworks display following live racing. For more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .