Tioga Down welcomes two divisions
of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for sophomore pacing fillies on Sunday (July
12).
In the $59,000 first division
Rapunzel Blue Chip (Jason Bartlett) looks to be the one to beat. Trained
by Tom Fanning, she is looking for her first win as a 3-year-old. The
filly by American Ideal has three career victories.
Hen Party (Andrew McCarthy) and
Alleyesonme As (Jim Morrill Jr.) should be the chief rivals. Hen Party
(Roll With Joe) is trained by Tony Alagna. She has one win this season
and four career wins with earnings of almost $200,000. Alleyesonme As
(Heston Blue Chip) was second in a NYSS race at Yonkers in her only start this
season. Trained by Annette Lorentzon, she has six wins in eight career
starts.
So Rude (Joe Bongiorno) and Eye
Popping (Marcus Miller) look to be the top contenders in the $59,000 second
division. Both are coming off NYSS wins at Yonkers.
Jennifer Bongiorno trains So Rude
(So Surreal). She has four career wins and has $135,000 in the bank.
Eye Popping (So Surreal) was
winless as a freshman. Trained by Scott DiDomenico she has won her last
two races.
The 11 race card starts at 4 p.m.
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