Hitman Hill (Brett Miller) puts his unbeaten record on the line while racing in one of two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2 year-old pacing colts & geldings on Saturday (September 9) at Tioga Downs.
In the first division, the morning-line favorite is Paprike Blue Chip (Jim Morrill Jr.) at 5-2. Owned by Crawford Farms Racing, Harmony Oaks Racing Stables, and VIP Internet Stable, while trained by John Butenschoen. The 2 year-old colt by Roll With Joe - Bliss N Vinegar, has captured two legs of the NYSS, with victories at Yonkers ($53,00) and Saratoga ($42,025).
The second morning-line choice is Springsteen (Rock N Roll Heaven - American Charm) at 3-1. Owned, trained, and driven by Chris Ryder, the 2 year-old is looking for his first win. He had an impressive second place finish in the Lawrence B. Sheppard Pace final at Yonkers Raceway in July.
Hitman Hill (American Ideal - Fox Valley Shaker) is the morning line favorite for the second division at 5-2. After winning his first victory in an Excelsior A Series race, the 2 year-old gelding, who is owned by Tom Hill with Northfork Racing Stable and trained by Chris Oakes, has captured three legs of the NYSS. First at Vernon Downs ($37,266), then Yonkers Raceway ($53,500) and his last race at Batavia Downs ($52,500). The freshman is four for four in his young career.
Jersey Jim (Jim Devaux) is the second choice at 7-2. Owned by Robert and Gail Sanders while trained by Perry Simser. The 2 year-old gelding by Artiscape - Jersey Pearl, has won two legs of the NYSS. He got his wins at Saratoga ($42,025) and Batavia Downs ($52,500).
Casual Cool (Mike Simons) is the third choice at 4-1. The 2 year-old Colt by American Ideal - Sight To See is owned by Kenneth Jacobs and trained by Linda Toscano. He has won four legs of the NYSS so far. He has victories at Buffalo ($35,860), Monticello ($27,750), Vernon Downs ($37,266), and Yonkers ($53,500)
Also on Saturday (September 9) is Apple Fest at Tioga Downs. Free apple pie and cider during racing. Post time for the 14 race card is 6:50 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com
