In The Spotlight N (Bettor’s Delight) and harness racing driver Tyler Miller won the $12,000 featured fillies & mares pace on Friday (June 28) at Tioga Downs.
In The Spotlight N ($15.00) went straight to the lead and led to the quarter in :27.2. She slowed things down with a :30.0 second quarter and was first to the half in :57.2. She remained in the lead to three-quarters in 1:24.3.
As they made the turn for home second place finisher Oaxacan Dream N (Braten Boyd) came first-over and came all out after the leader. In The Spotlight N had plenty in the tank and won easily in1:52.1. Hurrikane Lady Lou (Jim Pantaleano) finished third.
In The Spotlight N Is a 6-year-old mare is owned by Pollack Racing Stable and trained by Jeff Cullipher. It was her second win this season. She now owns 7 career victories.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT N REPLAY
Braxten Boyd drove three winners on the card. Tyler Miller and Mike Merton each had driving doubles. Jeff Cullipher had a training double.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (June 29) at 6:15 p.m.
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by John Horne, for Tioga Downs