Fair Voltage and Greg Merton
captured Tioga’s $10,000 featured condition pace on Thursday night in front of
a packed house of more than 8,500 fans. Merton got Fair Voltage away fourth as
Diamond Tiara (Aaron Byron) set the early tempo of 27.2 and 56.3. Merton moved
Fair Voltage to the outside and followed perfect second over cover as
Itstimeformetofly (Corey Braden) began a first over bid from third down the
backside in 27.3 (three quarters in 1:24.1). Around the final turn, Merton
tipped Fair Voltage three high off of tiring cover and paced home in 28.2 to
win in 1:52.4.
It was the fourth win this season
for the 5-year old daughter of Village Jolt – My True Art for Charles Lewis of
New York and trainer James Clouser Jr. The favorite, Haggin Oaks (James
Kennedy) looked as though she was going to get up in the final strides, but had
to settle for second, while Sinspirational (Jim Marohn Jr.) was third.
Jim Meittinis, Mike Merton, Greg
Merton, and Aaron Byron all posted driving doubles on the night’s ten race
card.
Tioga Downs continues live racing action
on Saturday, July 6th with a post time of 6:50pm, for more
information on Tioga Downs please visit us online at www.tiogadowns.com.
