Twin B Joe Fresh stays spotless in NYSS win

Tioga Downs played host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for 2-year-old filly harness racing pacers on Friday (July 15).

Twin B Joe Fresh (Roll With Joe-Fresh Breeze) and driver Jason Bartlett cruised to win in the $54,500 first division.

Hunting Season (Tyler Buter) took the lead just before hitting the quarter first in :27.0.  Twin B Joe Fresh ($2.70) took control with a lap to go.  She was first to the half in :56.2.  Zira (Cory Braden) came first-up to challenge down the backstretch.  Twin B Joe Fresh shook her off and led to three-quarters in 1:24.1.

As they made the turn for home Twin B Joe Fresh had plenty in the tank and coasted to an easy win in 1:52.3.  Hunting Season was second best.  Kissin Joe finished third.

TWIN B JOE FRESH REPLAY

Twin B Joe Fresh is owned by Dexter Dunn, Peter Trebotica, Barry Spak, and trainer Chris Ryder.  She is now three for three in 2022.

Vivians Dream (American Ideal-Sports Chic) and driver Wally Hennessey held firm to win the $55,500 second division.

Earthwindfire (Jack Pelling) led to the first quarter in :27.0.  The lead was short lived as Vivians Dream ($4.90) bolted to the front as they headed to the stands for the first time.  She was first to the half in :56.2.  Vivians Dream continued to control things as she led to three-quarters in 1:24.4.

As they made the turn for home Earthwindfire popped the pocket and came all out after the leader.  Vivians Dream dug in as second place finisher Earthwindfire gave one last lunge.  Vivians Dream won in a lifetime best of 1:52.1.  Ideal Star (Mike Merton) finished third.

VIVIANS DREAM REPLAY

Vivians Dream is owned by Forrest Bartlett and trained by Cory Mumford.  Vivians Dream is now three for three in her young career.

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Saturday (July 16) with an 11-race card starting at 6:15 p.m.

For complete race results, click here.

by John Horne, for Tioga Downs