Make it six straight for Sir Ziggy’s Z Tam

Sir Ziggy's Z Tam (Mike SImons) took the Tioga Downs Open Pace ($12,000) on Sunday (June 17). Along with the 13 harness races, the Fathers Day crowd was entertained by the always fun Camel and Ostrich races.

Andreios Kardia (Aaron Byron) put up a first quarter of 27.4 and preceded to battle Doo Wop Hanover (Jim Meitnnis) all the way through three-quarters. Doo Wop Hanover led them to the half in :55.0 and three-quarters in 1:23.0.

Sir Ziggy's Z Tam ($4.70) sat patiently in the pocket watching the duel before going three-wide just before three-quarters. Owned by Tessa Roland and trained by JD Perrin, he flew by in the stretch to win in a new lifetime mark of 1:51.1. Major Leaguer (John MacDonald) finished second with Caviart Reagon getting third.

SIr Ziggy's Z Tam is a 10-year-old gelding by Art Major. He won for the sixth straight time this season in seven starts. It was his career victory number 33. Roland and Perrin teamed up for two more wins on the afternoon. They also won with Foriegn Officer ($26.60) and Thebestofjoel ($2.60).

Trainer Mike Deters and driver Jim Meittinis also teamed up for three wins on the day. Their wins were with Brinks Job ($4.50), Ideal Feeling ($2.70), and Prairie Panther ($3.50).

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (June 22) starting at 6:15 p.m.

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by John Horne, for Tioga Downs