Tigers Watching N surprises in Harrah’s Philly feature

Climbing up the ladder of harness racing success, Tigers Watching N (American Ideal) showed her ability to win from on or off the pace in capturing the $14,400 feature pace for Fillies & Mares at Harrah’s Philadelphia Thursday (Aug. 10) afternoon.

The 3^rd race feature saw Split Pot and driver Simon Allard leave from post seven and take early command of the race. Then it was a chaotic battle by the opening quarter mile in :27.3 with 8-1 Tigers Watching N and trainer-driver Ivan Llopez on the rail in fourth place as Lodestar (Todd McCarthy) was first-over and Sweet Home (Tim Tetrick) three-wide and then she went off-stride.

Lodestar then took the lead away from Split Pot as Llopez moved Tigers Watching N first-over going to the half mile in :55.2.

As they raced down the backstretch, Era Of Love (Troy Beyer) made a big three-wide move to try and loop the field, but they were not able to get past Tigers Watching N as Lodestar still led at the three-quarters in 1:23.3.

Around the final turn, Tigers Watching N cleared to the lead and then took off down the stretch, winning in a romp by four and three-quarter lengths in 1:53.3. Sanders Hanover (David Miller) came on for second place with Era Of Love third.

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It was the second straight win and third victory of the season for Tigers Watching N. The seven-year-old mare is owned by Jose Cervantes and paid $19.80 to win.

For full race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Steve Wolf, for Harnesslink