Higher And Higher made her first
appearance back at Tioga Downs on Friday night since her sixth place finish in
this year’s Artiscape pace on June 10. Trainer, driver, and co-owner Daryl Bier
got Higher And Higher away fifth from post position number seven as the field
passed the quarter in 27. All Spirit (Jim Marohn Jr.) quickly shuffled from
fourth as the fielded headed by the three eighth’s to take control from Kiddie
McCardle past the half in 55.2. Down the backside and headed towards three
quarters, Daryl Bier, edged Higher And Higher from fifth to begin the first
over grind and began to press the leader by three quarters in 1:23.3.
Around the final turn Higher And
Higher stuck a head in front and put away All Spirt, but Kiddie McCardle
escaped the pocket and charged three wide. However, through the stretch Higher
And Higher proved to much and prevailed in 1:52.1 for her seventh win of the
year. Kiddie McCardle (Corey Braden) finished second, while All Spirit (Jim
Marohn Jr.) hung on for third.
Mike Merton posted a driving grand
slam on the night’s nine race card, while Jim Meittinis scored a double.
Tioga Downs continues live racing on Saturday, June 30 at 6:50 pm, for more
information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at
www.tiogadowns.com .
