Little Santamonica and driver Aaron
Byron captured Friday night’s $16,000 fillies and mares open pace. The duo
settled in second from the four hole as All Spirit (Jim Marohn Jr.) took the
field by the opening quarter in 27.2. By the fans and the stands for the first
time, Jim Meittinis moved Hayworth Blue Chip to the front from third and got by
the half in 56.1. Down the backside, Byron sent Little Santamonica first over
through a third quarter in 27.2 and eventually cleared the leader by three
quarters in 1:23.3. Around the final turn Byron had Little Santamonica firing
on all cylinders to open up on the field and win by three and a half lengths in
1:52.2. Tracy Brainard owns and trains the 5-year old daughter of Little Steven
– Tonianne N. Hayworth Blue Chip (Jim Meittinis) hung tough for second, while
last week’s winner All Spirit (Jim Marohn Jr.) was third.
Aaron Byron, Jim Marohn Jr., and
Brandon Simpson each posted driving doubles on the night’s twelve race card.
Tioga Downs continues live racing
action on Saturday, May 18th with a post time of 6:50pm, for more
information on Tioga Downs please visit us online at www.tiogadowns.com.
