Rifleman (Aaron Byron, Betting Line) captures the $10,500 featured harness racing pace on Sunday (Aug. 6) at Tioga Downs.
Orlando Blue A (Marcus Miller) led to the quarter in :28.0.Ā Ā He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.1.Ā Ā Rifleman ($11.80) took his shot going first-over heading down the backstretch.Ā Ā Orlando Blue A reached three-quarters first in 1:25.0.
RIFLEMAN REPLAY
Orlando Blue A and Rifleman battled all the way down the stretch.Ā Ā Vulcan Star N (Tyler Miller) made a late move coming three-wide.Ā Ā Rifleman got by in deep stretch and won in 1:52.3.Ā Ā Vulcan Star N was second but was disqualified for interference.Ā Ā Orlando Blue A received second money.Ā Ā Western Beachboy (Ridge Warren) was awarded third.
Rifleman is a 5-year-old gelding owned by Patrick Gregory and trained by Mike Watson.Ā Ā It was his sixth win this season and his 14th career victory.
Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Friday (August 11) starting at 6:15 p.m.
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For complete race results, click here:Ā US Trotting results.
by John Horne, for Tioga Downs