Tioga Downs played host to two divisions of the New York
Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 3-year-old trotting fillies at Tioga Downs on Sunday
(July 11).
Splash Blue Chip (Ake Svanstedt) charges late to capture
the $56,000 first division of the NYSS.
Soukup Blue Chip (Andy Miller) was the first to lead out of
the gate. Trip Stevens (David Miller)
went by to take over just before hitting the first quarter in :27.1. Soukup Blue Chip regained the lead before
hitting the half in :56.2. Contested
Hanover (Scott Zeron) came first over down the backstretch and challenged
Soukup Blue Chip. Soukup Blue Chip was
first to three-quarters in 1:24.3.
As they made the turn for home Contested Hanover took over
the lead. Dream Chapter (Wally
Hennessey) came three-wide as Splash Blue Chip ($3.50) made it four in a
line. Splash Blue Chip flew right on by
to win in a lifetime best of 1:55.1.
Dream Chapter finished second best and Contested Hanover held on for
third.
Splash Blue Chip is a 3-year-old filly by E L Titan. She is owned by trainer Svanstedt as well as
Melby Gard Inc. It was her first win
this season. She now has two career
victories.
Moni For Lindy (Wally Hennessey) is upset winner in the
$55,000 second division of the NYSS.
The big favorite, Iteration (Brian Sears) took over the
lead and hit the first quarter first in a sizzling :26.4. She continued to control things hitting the
half first in :57.0. Moni For Lindy
($17.00) came first-over from fifth heading down the backstretch. She came grinding away uncovered and got
closer and closer as Iteration hit three-quarters first in 1:25.2.
As they made the turn for home Moni For Lindy muscled right
on by to take the lead. Iluminata (Ake
Svanstedt) and Sweeping Rainbow (David Miller) both made a bid in the stretch
but were too late as Moni For Lindy won easily in 1:55.0. Illuminata finished second as Sweeping
Rainbow took third place honors.
Moni For Lindy is a 3-year-old filly by Credit Winner. She is owned by Greathorse and trained by
Dominic Cecere. It was her third win of
the season and fifth career victory.
Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Friday (July 16)
starting at 6:15 p.m.
For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.
