Nichols, NY — Rifleman (Aaron Byron) captured the $10,500 featured pace on Sunday (August 6) at Tioga Downs.

Rifleman won the feature at Tioga Downs on Sunday. Fred Brown Photo.

Orlando Blue A (Marcus Miller) led to the quarter in :28.0.  He used a :29.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :57.1.  Rifleman ($11.80) took his shot going first-over heading down the backstretch. Orlando Blue A reached three-quarters first in 1:25.

Orlando Blue A and Rifleman battled all the way down the stretch.  Vulcan Star N (Tyler Miller) made a late move coming three-wide.  Rifleman got by in deep stretch and won in 1:52.3.  Vulcan Star N was second but was disqualified for interference.  Orlando Blue A received second money.  Western Beachboy (Ridge Warren) was awarded third.

Rifleman is a 5-year-old gelding by Betting Line. He is owned by Patrick Gregory and trained by Mike Watson.  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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