John Horne for Tioga Downs.
Shecouldbegood N ((Mike Merton) out duels Gold Star Mysti (Cory Braden) to
capture the $8,000 fillies & mares open handicap pace at Tioga Downs on
Monday (June 29).
Persistent Bettor (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) went to the front and led to a first
quarter of :27.0. Gold Star Mysti went first-up and took the lead
as they went by the stands for the first time. She took them to the half
in :56.0. Shecouldbegood N ($7.40) made her move down the back stretch
and the duel began. The two mare went side by side by side as Gold Star
Mysti hit three-quarters in 1:24.0.
As they made they turn for home the two mares were followed by the big favorite
Prairie Cougar (Wally Hennessey) who tried to find an opening between
them. Gold Star Mysti and Shecouldbegood N continued to go stride for
stride all the way down the stretch. Shecouldbegood N gave one last lunge
to win in 1:53.2. Gold Star Mysti had to settle for second. Prairie
Cougar finished third.
Shecouldbegood N is a 7-year-old mare by Well Said. She is trained by Rob
Harmon for owners Harmon Racing Stable, Lawrence Kittenplan, William
VanWie, and Bianchi Services.
Mike Merton drove two more winners on the day. His other wins came with
Standing Respect ($6.60), and Post Time Terror ($9.40).
Live racing returns on Tuesday (June 30) with a 13 race card starting at 4
p.m. There is no racing on Friday (July 3). Tioga Downs will race
(pending regulatory approval) on Saturday (July 4) at 4:00PM and Sunday (July
5) at 1:00PM. The schedule will then follow a Friday & Saturday at 4:00PM
and Sunday at 1:00PM for the balance of the month of July.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com<http://www.tiogadowns.com>.
