by James Witherite, Tioga Downs racing media
Stalking a late battle on the far turn, Electrofire
sustained a three-wide push off the corner en route to a 16-1 upset win in
Sunday (May 18) afternoon's $14,000 Open Handicap pace at Tioga Downs.
The seven-year-old Electric Stena entire was no part of the
early pace, letting Firethorn (John MacDonald) handle the initial pacesetting
duties. While Fireyourguns (Aaron Byron) pressed the pace on the
backstretch Electrofire followed from second-over before making the winning
move. On the far turn, Rick Plano angled three-wide, sustaining a late
push to narrowly prevail in 1:51.3. Fireyourguns, who saw a five-race win
streak come to an end, was a game second, while Prairie Jaguar (Jim Marohn,
Jr.) held third off a pocket trip.
Trainer Jennifer Lappe co-owns Electrofire with the Hero
Stables.
Live racing returns to Tioga on Friday evening, May 23, with
first post at 6:15 p.m. EDT.
