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Harness racing driver Mike Merton drove four winners including a longshot victory with KJ Leo in the featured $7,800 pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (August 7).
In the feature The Candyman Can (Jim Meittinis) led to the first quarter in :26.4.Ā Ā He used a :28.3 second quarter and led to the half in :55.2.Ā Ā He continued to lead to three-quarters in 1:24.3.
As they went around the far turn Mach West (Wally Hennessey) popped the pocket and challenged for the lead.Ā Ā KJ Leo ($31.00) made a three-wide move down the stretch.Ā Ā Mach West took a short lead in between horses KJ Leo powered right on by to win in 1:52.3.Ā Ā Mach West finished second as The Candyman Can held on for third.
KJ LEO REPLAY
KJ Leo is a 5-year-old gelding by Art Major.Ā Ā He is trained by Gary Messenger for owners Scott Woogen, Brenda Messenger, and Philip Shapiro.Ā Ā It was his fourth win of the season.Ā Ā He now owns 16 career victories.
Merton got his other wins with Manwilling ($6.60), Western Thunder ($20.60), and Bjanthony ($18.00)
Tioga Downs welcomes New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) 2-year-old trotting fillies on Sunday (August 8).Ā Ā The 8-race card starting at 1:00 p.m.
For full race results, click here.
by John Horne, for Tioga Downs
