Tioga Downs played host to two
divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old pacing fillies on
Monday (June 10).
DD Delicious (Jim Morrill Jr)
came flying late to capture the first division.($57,600).
So Awesome (Tim Tetrick) was the
big favorite and went to the front and led the group to a first quarter of
28.1. She controlled the pace as they hit the half in :57.1.
JK American Beauty (Scott Zeron) would make the first move. She came
first-over from third and started to pressure So Awesome as they headed
for the last turn . So Awesome maintained a short lead as they hit
three-quarters in 1:25.0. The two fillies remained side by side all
around the final turn.
DD Delicious ($13.40), who is
owned by Fiddler’s Creek Stables and trained by Travis Alexander,
followed in the pocket the whole trip. In mid-stretch she found an
opening on the inside and turned on the after burners to slip by and pick
up the win in 1:54.1. So Awesome had to settle for second with the
late charging Hurrikane Norakane (David Miller) getting third.
DD Delicious is a 3-year-old
filly by Art Major. It was her third win in five starts this
season. She did not race as a freshman.
Zero Tolerance (David Miller) cruises
to easy win in NYSS second division ($56,500).
Brooklyn Lilacs (Joe Bongiorno)
set the pace and carved out all the early fractions (:27.3, :56.2, 1:24.0).
Zero Tolerance ($2.10), who is
trained by Joe Holloway for owners Val D’Or Farms and Theodore Gewertz,
patiently followed in second. She took over around the final
turn. As she hit the stretch, the filly found another gear and won by
over 10 lengths in 1:53.2. My Lady Dude (Scott Zeron) came up to finish
second. Brooklyn Lilacs had to settle for third.
Zero Tolerance is a 3-year-old
filly by Heston Blue Chip. It was her third win as a sophomore. She now
owns 10 career victories.
Scot Zeron drove three winners on
the day. He got his wins with Haydens Little Man ($4.40), American
Sombrero ($6.50), and Chase You ($3.80).
Tioga Downs returns to live
racing on Friday (June 14). Post time is 6:15 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com
