Kerford Road A (Mike Merton) swoops late to capture the
$8,000 open pace at Tioga Downs on Tuesday (June 30).
The open pace had plenty of action. Jins Shark (Jim Taggart jr) grabbed the early
lead and led to a first quarter of :27.0.
Harry Terror (Wally Hennessey) took a short lead right after the
quarter. With a circuit to go Mister
Daytona N (Mike Simons) became the next pacer to lead. He was first to the half in :55.2. Mac Andover (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) took over on
the back stretch and led to three-quarters in 1:22.4.
Kerford Road A ($4.20) was fifth after three-quarters and
fourth as they reached the stretch. The
6-year-old gelding by Somebeachsowewhere came flying down the stretch like a
rocket and blew right on by to win going away in 1:52.1. Mister Daytona N finished second. Harry Terror came up to take third.
The Australian bred Kerford Road A made his US debut a
winning one. He is trained by Rob Harmon
for owners Harmon Racing Stable, Winners Circle Racing, and John Campagnuolo. He now has 14 career victories.
Red Hot Mike Merton won four more on the night. His other wins came with Barrys Shelby,
Catcha Lefty A, Fritzie Pic Up Man, and
Too Much Duncan.
It’s A Herbie smokes the field in $8,000 open trot.
My Lindy Winner (Mike Merton) flew out of the gate and
went right to the lead but went off-stride.
Karets (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) took command and led to the first quarter in
:28.0. It’s A Herbie ($2.90) was parked
as they headed for the stands and forged ahead with a lap to go. He used a :28.3 second quarter to hit the
half in :56.3. He contiuned to be well
in control as he hit three-quarters in 1:24.4.
As he made the turn for home he made it a one horse race
breezing to a lifetime best of 1:52.2.
The only thing in doubt was for minor spoils. Beguin Dugotier F (Coredy Braden) came up to
take second money. Uncle Hanover (Kyle
DiBennedetto) finished third.
It’s A Herbie is a 4-year-old gelding by Here Comes
Herbie. He is owned and trained by
Yoder. The gelding won for the second
time this season. He now has 12 career
victoies in 24 lifetime starts.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (July4)
with a 4 p.m. start time. They will race
on Sunday (July 5) starting at 1 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com
