Unbeaten Bomb Hugger takes $106,200 NYSS

Bomb Hugger (Anthony MacDonald) cruised to an easy win in the $106,200 New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old harness racing trotting fillies at Tioga Downs on Sunday (August 8).

Bomb Hugger ($7.30) and the big favorite, Gertrude (Andy Miller) both went out for the lead. Gertrude went on a break and Bomb Hugger took control and led to the first quarter in :29.0.

Bomb Hugger used a :31.1 second quarter breather to hit the half first in 1:00.1. Gertrude made a tremendous comeback as she worked her way all the way to second going first-over down the backstretch.

Bomb Hugger continued to be in control though as she led to three-quarters in 1:28.3. As they made the turn for home Gertrude ran out of gas as Bomb Hugger found another gear and she just breezed down the stretch. Little Pink Eyes (Jim Meittinis) went all out on the chase but Bomb Hugger was too strong and won in a lifetime best of 1:57.2. Little Pink Eyes was second best and Gettinmystepsin (Tyler Buter) finished third.

Bomb Hugger is a filly by Chapter Seven-Stylemaker. She is owned by Thestable Bomb Hugger Group and trained by Jeff Byron. She has now won three legs of the NYSS and is a perfect four for four in her career.

BOMB HUGGER REPLAY

Braxten Boyd had a driving double on the day. He got his wins with Anchors Away ($8.40) and Kazans Power ($8.40). Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Friday (August 13) starting at 6:15 p.m.

For full race results, click here.

by John Horne,for Tioga Downs