Merton wins slam including feature

Mike Merton drove four harness racing winners on the Sunday (May 22) card at Tioga Downs including a win with Son Of A Tiger N in the $12,000 Open Pace.

Son Of A Tiger N ($6.00) took the early lead but Rebellious (Wally Hennessey) took the over just before hitting the first quarter in :26.3.  PL Ozzy (Aaron Byron) then took control as they went by the stands for the first time and led to the half in :54.0.  Rebellious came first-over down the backstretch and led to three-quarters in 1:21.2.

As they made the turn for home Son Of A Tiger N came flying three-wide and blew right on by them like they were standing still.  He cruised down the stretch to win in a lifetime best 1:50.0.  Franco Totem N (Marcus Miller) came up to finish second.  Lanjo Lee (Leon Bailey) finished third.

Son Of A Tiger N

Son Of A Tiger N is an 8-year-old gelding by American Ideal.  Trained by Patti Harmon for Harmon Racing Stable, Oxford Racing Stable, and Lightning 5 Racing Stable.  It was his third win this season.  He now has 16 career victories.

Merton also combined with trainer Patti Harmon to finish first with One Off Delight A ($8.80) and Highrthananeagle A ($3.20).  His other win came with Thedoginthefight ($5.20).

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Friday (May 27) starting at 6:15 p.m.

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by John Horne for Tioga Downs