Tgdn5/8 - Forty Three Upsets in F&M Open

39-1 long shot Forty Three rallied from last to upset in the Tioga feature. A group of six talented mares went post ward with heavy favorite Run On Luck moving quickly to the front thru a brisk opening quarter of 27.1. Run On Luck and driver Jim Marohn, Jr. continued to lead unpressured thru middle half fractions of 56.3 and 1:24.2. In the final turn, the field tightened as Run On Luck tired and began to take on foes from every direction. Sean Bier placed Forty Three in a perfect 2^nd over trip tipping out mid stretch to secure the victory by a neck. Southwind Trini sat 5^th during the mile found room in the stretch to charge home for 2^nd, Kiddie McCardle rounded out the tri. The win was Forty Three’s 2^nd in a row and 3^rd in just 6 starts this year at Tioga.

Live racing returns Sunday with the Empire Breeders Classic races highlighting the 1:30pm card. The top 3 year old Ny-bred filly and colt pacers will be on display to duel it out for over $500,000 in purses. For more information please visit our website at www.tiogadowns.com