by
James Witherite, Tioga Downs racing media
Rallying
from off the pace with a three-wide move, Union-Endicott High School student
Rachael Oltmer prevailed in the 2014 Tioga Downs Scholarship Race, earning a
$3,000 scholarship through her victory with Newyorkjoyants.
Oltmer,
teamed with Tioga Downs driver Corey Braden for the non-betting race, moved
Newyorkjoyants three-wide at the top of the stretch, moving clear of Ten Yard
Penalty (Kayla Martin/Phil Fluet) and What About Brian (Megan Vanvorce/Mike
Deters) to cover the 5/8-mile race in 1:17. Ideal Temptation (Jason
Hill/Tim Lanpher) and Isthatallyagot (Shania Shaver/Edgar "Sparky"
Clarke) completed the field.
Oltmer
will enter the veterinary technician program at SUNY Canton in the fall.
Thanks
to the efforts of the Southern Tier Harness Horsemen's Association, the Harness
Horse Breeders of New York State, the New York Sire Stakes, and the New York
State Agriculture Fund, all five participating students earned at least $1,000
in scholarship money.
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