Mike Merton drives four winners
including the $6,000 featured pace with Real Lucky N at Tioga Downs on Sunday
(September 6).
In the feature, Devisser (Renaldo
Morales III) took the lead and led to the first quarter in :26.4. Real Lucky N ($3.90) took over as they went
by the stands for the first time. He led
to the half in :56.4. Rockntouch
(Brandon Parker) came first-over and put on pressure all the way down the
backstretch. Real Lucky N led to
three-quarters in 1:24.3.
As they made the turn for home
Real Lucky N shook loose and won going away in a lifetime best of 1:52.3. Rockntouch held on to finish second. Mac Anover (Bruce Aldrich Jr.) took third.
Real Lucky N is a 6-year-old
gelding by Real Desire. He is owned and
trained by Rob Harmon. It was his fourth
win this season. He now has 26 career
victories.
Merton’s other win came with Whip
N Neigh Neigh ($54.50), Majoring Artist ($44.40), and Lofty Beach ($3.70).
With just two live racing dates
left in 2020, Wally Hennessey leads all drivers with 84 wins. Mike Merton is second with 68 tallies. Corey Braden (26), Tyler Buter (24), and
Bruce Aldrich Jr. (21) round out the top five.
Rob Harmon trained three winners
on the program and leads all trainers with 42 victories. Gaston Lareau is second with 32 trips to the
winner’s circle. Joe Skowyra is third on
the list with 29 wins. Mike Deters (26)
and Jim McDonald (25) round out the top five.
Tioga Downs returns to live
racing on Friday (September 11) and will feature the New York Excelsior A
finals. Post time is 3 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com
