In the first non-wagering event a field of four sophomore colt pacers went to
the post with Heston Blue Chip a perfect two for two thus far in 2012. Regular
pilot Tim Tetrick made the trip to drive Heston Blue Chip and the duo couldn’t
have made it look any easier. The 3-year old son of American Ideal – Shot Togo
Bluechip cruised to victory in a new lifetime mark and also a new track record
time for 3-year old colt pacers of 1:49.2.
“He is such a nice horse and this was a great training mile for him” said owner
Ken Jacobs in the winner’s circle following victory. “He is staked to
everything from here on out, but the Meadowlands Pace is the one that I am
looking towards and the one that I would really like to win. He isn’t going to
Vernon on Friday for the sire stakes leg, its just too much with travel and
everything so close, so his next start will be at Yonkers” said Jacobs.
In the Historic for 3-year old filly trotters, Tetrick, once again penciled his
name next to a new track record, this time with Can’t Have My Moni. The 3-year
old daughter of Cantab Hall – Moni Maker sat the pocket trip behind Cowgirl
Hall (Gates Brunet) through fractions of 27.3, 57.3, and 1:25.2. Down the lane
it looked as though Cowgirl Hall was going to hold off the challenger, but was
nailed right on the wire by Can’t Have My Moni and Tetrick.
Dream Of Winning (Brett Miller) captured the Historic for 3-year old filly
pacers in 1:52. Coragiosso (Phil Fluet) won the lone division for 3-year old
colt trotters in 1:54.3, and Southwind Moni (David
Miller ) won the first division for 3-year old filly trotters
in 1:55.4.
Tioga Downs continues live racing on Monday (June 18), with a post time of 6:00
pm, for more information on Tioga Downs please visit us on our website at www.tiogadowns.com .
