Itsonlymoneyhoney rakes in top prize at Tioga

Itsonlymoneyhoney (Mike Merton) took the $12,000 Open Trot harness racing feature at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 21).

Itsonlymoneyhoney ($15.20) jumped right out of the gate and went right to the front and was first to the quarter in :27.0. He used a :29.3 second quarter to lead to the half in :56.3. Muskingum (Joe Chindano Jr.) was first to make a move going first-up headed for the final turn. Itsonlymoneyhoney led to three-quarters in 1:25.1.

As they made the turn for home Highland Mowgli (Aaron Byron) popped the pocket and went all out after the leader. Itsonlymoneyhoney dug in and got the victory in a lifetime best of 1:54.2. Highland Mowgli had to settle for second. Croossfit Mouse (Corey Braden) finished third.

Itsonlymoneyhoney is a 5-year-old gelding by Banker Volo. Patti Harmon trains for owners Harmon Racing Stable, J Campagnuolo, and Winners Circle Racing. It was his second win this season. He now owns 21 career victories.

Wally Hennessey drove four winners on the card. He combined with trainer Mike Deters for three of them. They won with Prairie Westerngal ($3.90), The Stunning Nun N ($2.80), and American Delight ($3.40). Hennessey’s other win came with Mickey ($2.60).

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Sunday (May 22) with a 10-race card starting at 1:00 p.m.

For complete race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs