Future Character (Rick Dane Jr.)
parlayed a first over grind into an Open pace victory on Sunday night at Tioga
Downs. Leaving from post position number four in a field of six, Future
Character got away fifth and began the first over journey as the field reached
the half mile in 55.3. Last week’s Open winner, Vlos (Fern Paquet Jr.) were on
the front, but offered little resistance to the first over threat as the field
reached three quarters in 1:23. Around the final turn Future Character and Dane
cleared to the lead and opened up on the field to score in a seasonal best of
1:52. It was the second win of the season for the 8-year old son of Shady
Character –
Red Sea for the Rock & Roll
Stable of Chicago, IL. Hay Goodlooking (Rick Plano) found room late to get up
for second, while Sheer Brilliance (Jim Taggart Jr.) was third.
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| Future Character, driven by Rick Dane Jr., on the way to a victory in the featured Open Pace at Tioga Downs. |
Dan Noble posted a driving grand
slam on the night’s twelve race card, while Corey Braden enjoyed a double.
Tioga Downs continues with live racing on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) with a
post time of 1:30 pm featuring thirteen divisions of the New York State Fair
Stakes for 3-year old pacers. For more information on Tioga Downs please visit
us online at
www.tiogadowns.com .
