New York Sire Stakes sees fast trotters

Tioga Downs welcomed two harness racing divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old trotting colts & geldings as well as three divisions for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Sunday (Jul. 16).

Wild Ticket (Brian Sears, Chapter Seven-Onthewildside) wins the $54,500 first division for colts & geldings.

Show Me (Andy Miller) grabbed the early lead but Wild Ticket ($13.40) took over just before hitting the quarter first in :28.2.  He used a :30 second quarter to be first to the half in :58.2.  Situationship (Ake Svanstedt) made a three-wide move going down the backstretch and battled for the lead.  Wild Ticket was first to three-quarters in 1:26.4.

As they reached the stretch Wild Ticket found another gear and won easily in 1:55.1.  Situationship finished second.  Show me was third best.

Wild Ticket is a 2-year-old colt.  Marcus Melander trains for owners Amg Stables, Kjellgren, Heights Stable. And Mantorp LLC.  It was his first career victory

WILD TICKET REPLAY

Nottingham (Marcus Miller, EL Titan-Marian) shocks field in the $55,500 second division for colts & geldings.

Bargain (Andrew McCarthy) was first to the quarter in :28.2.  He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.3.  He cruised to three-quarters in 1:26.3.

As they made the turn for home Nottingham ($46.20) emerged first-over and came all out after second place finisher Bargain.  Nottingham motored right on by to win in a lifetime best of 1:55.4.  Devious Mojito As (Tyler Buter) was third.

Nottingham is a 2-year-old colt.  He is owned by Exceed stables and trained by Jenny Melander.  It was his second lifetime win.

NOTTINGHAM REPLAY

R Melina (Tyler Buter, Chapter Seven-Goodtogo Hanover) takes the $35,900 first division for fillies.

Sadbirdstillsinging (Andrew McCarthy) was first to the quarter in :28.3.  R Melina ($3.20) went on by and took over with a lap to go.  She was first to the half in :58.0.  Star Attraction (Ake Svandstedt) came first-up to challenge as they headed for the final turn.  R Melina led to three-quarters in 1:27.3.

As they made the turn for home R Melina shook off Star Attraction and cruised home to win in a lifetime best of 1:56.3.  Sadbirdstillsinging was second.  Epoch (Scott Zeron) finished third.

R Melina is a 2-year-old filly.  She is trained by John Butenschoen for owners M&L Of Delaware LLC. and Alabama Harness Association LLC.  It was her second career victory.

R MELINA REPLAY

Sister Mary Maude (Joe Bongiorno, Crazy Wow-Perfect Match) captures the $35,900 second division for fillies.

Erin (Dan Daley) jumped out to the lead and led to the quarter in :28.2.  Sister Mary Maude ($3.50) went on by and took the lead with a circuit to go.  She was first to the half in :59.0.  Erin came first up to challenge for the lead heading for three-quarters.  Sister Mary Maude got there first in 1:27.2.

Sister Mary Maude flew down the stretch to win in a lifetime best of 1:56.3.  Shirin (Andrew McCarthy) got second money.  Hippie Shake (Jordan Stratton) finished third.

Sister Mary Maude is a 2-year-old filly.  Ron Burke trains for owners Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, Switala and Martin.  It was her fourth straight win.

SISTER MARY MAUDE REPLAY

Date Night Hanover (Brian Sears, Chapter Seven-Don’t Wait Up) grabs the $36,600 third division for fillies.

Senorita Palema (Ake Svanstedt) put up all the early the early fractions.  First quarter in :28.3.  Slowed things down with a :29.4 second quarter hitting the half first in :58.2.  Date Night Hanover made her move first up from third.  Senorita Palema was first to three-quarters in 1:27.3.

Date Night Hanover and Senorita Palema traded blows all the way down the stretch.  Date Night Hanover surged by late to win in a lifetime best of 1:56.0.  Senorita Palema had to settle for second.  Communion Money (Jordon Stratton) finished third.

Date Night Hanover is 2-year-old filly.  Owned by Jeff Snyder and Onda racing stable while trained by Marcus Melander.  She is now two for two.

DATE NIGHT HANOVER REPLAY

Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Friday (July 21) starting at 6:15 p.m.

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by John Horne, for Tioga Downs