Harness racing driver Marcus Miller drove four winners including a win with Mighty Santana N in the featured $7,200 pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (August 14).
Mighty Santana N ($3.60) went to the front but Loriās Rock Star (Wall Hennessey) went on by to hit the first quarter first in :27.1. Mighty Santana N re-claimed the lead with a lap to go. He led to the half in :55.4. Cloudbreak (Jim Meittinis) went first-over as they went down the backstretch.
Mighty Santana N led to three-quarters in 1:24.2. As they made the turn for home Loriās Rock Star and MV OK Polacio BR (Mike Merton) came on the chase but it was all Mighty Santana N to win in 1:52.4. MV OK Polacio BR came up for second with Loriās Rock Star hanging on for third.
Mighty Santana N is an 8-year-old gelding by Santana Blue Chip. He is owned by Joel Warner and trainer Mike Deters. It was his fourth win this season. He now has 16 career victories.
MIGHTY SANTANA N REPLAY
Miller combined with Deters for another win with Prairie Gold Mine ($6.50). His other wins came with Jims Perfect Ten ($4.60), and Askmelater Hanover ($3.50).
Mike Merton drove three winners on the card. Jim McDonald and Courtney Wright each had training doubles.
Tioga Downs plays host to three divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Sunday (August 15). The 10-race card starting at 1:00 p.m.
For full race results, click here.
by John Horne, for Tioga Downs