JK Black Gold maintains control to win nicely

JK Black Gold (Tyler Miller) captures the featured $13,000 harness racing pace on Sunday (July 6) at Tioga Downs.

JK Black Gold ($7.20) darted straight to the front and led to the quarter in :27.0.  He used a :28.2 second quarter and was first to the half in :55.2.  Orlando Blue A (Mike Merton) came first-up to challenge going down the backstretch.  JK Black Gold maintained in control and led to three-quarters in 1:22.3.

As they reached the stretch JK Black Gold found another gear and won easily in 1:50.4.  Sea Of Life (Ridge Warren) came up late to finish second.  Orlando Blue A had to settle for third.

JK Black Gold is a 5-year-old gelding by JK Endofanera.  He is owned by Pollack Racing and trained by Jeff Cullipher.  It was his fourth win this season.  He now has 14 career victories.

JK BLACK GOLD REPLAY

Driver Braxten Boyd four wins on the card.  He got his wins with Hardball Hanover, Livonjaxandqueens, Maddon Oaks, and Bad Boy Too. Driver Tyler Miller and trainer Jeff Cullipher combined for three wins on the afternoon.

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (July 11) with a post time of 6:15 p.m.

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

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs