Night to remember for Hennessey and Deters

Harness racing driver Wally Hennessey and trainer Mike Deters had a night to remember at Tioga Downs on Friday (September 2).  Hennessey drove six winners with four of them trained by Deters including the feature.

Hennessey drove Prairie Westerngal (Western Ideal) to an easy win in the featured $15,000 Fillies & Mares Open.

Prairie Westerngal went right to the front and led to the quarter in :27.4.  She slowed things down using a :29.4 second quarter to hit the half in :57.3.  First to make a move was Alta Madeira N (Mike Merton) going first-over heading for the backstretch.  Prairie Westerngal fought off the challenge and led to three-quarters in 1:24.3.

As they made the turn for home second place finisher Alta Madeira N came all out after the leader and started to get a little closer.  Prairie Westerngal found another gear and cruised home in 1:53.1.  Georgie (Aaron Byron) finished third best.

PRAIRIE WESTERNGAL REPLAY

Prairie Westerngal is a 6-year-old mare owned by Joel Warner, Patricia Fritz and trainer Mike Deters.  It was her fourth win this season.  She now owns 26 career victories.

Hennessey and Deters also combined to get wins with Alabama Hannah ($2.60), Donegalartchokin N ($3.30), and American Delight N ($2.30).  Hennessey also finished first with Defcon Seelster ($3.40), and Hypnotic Racer ($9.60).

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Saturday (September 3) with an 8-race card featuring NYSS filly trotters starting at 6:15 p.m.

For complete race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs