Nichols, NY — Livonjaxandqueens (Braxten Boyd) captured the featured $15,000 Open Pace on closing night at Tioga Downs on Saturday (September 20).
Typhoon Banner N (Greg Merton) led to the quarter in :26.4. He used a :30, second quarter to be first to the half in :56.4. Stonebridge Reef (Tyler Miller) was first to make a move as he went first-over going down the backstretch. Typhoon Banner N was first to three quarters in 1:24.
As they reached the stretch Livonjaxandqueens ($5.16) popped out of the two hole and slugged it out with second place finisher Typhoon Banner N. Livonjaxandqueens got to the line in time to win in 1:51.3. Comet Crusader N (Jim Pantaleano) finished third.
Livonjaxandqueens is a 5-year-old horse by American Ideal. He is owned by Howard Ouriel and trained by James Rothfuss. It was his seventh (six at Tioga) win this season and his 21st career victory.
Livonjaxandqueens was named 2025 pacer of the year. He had six wins, four seconds, and two thirds this season at Tioga Downs.
For the second year in a row Braxten Boyd won driver of the year. The “Michigan Missile” who had an incredible year all over North America, had five wins on closing night as he topped Tioga Downs with 111 wins this season. Tyler Miller (98), Mike Merton (75), Jim Pantaleano (72), and Ridge Warren (66) round out the top five.
Cameron Capone won his first training title at Tioga Downs with 54 wins this season. He is followed by Jeff Cullipher (49), Rob Harmon (36), Mike Deters (35), and three tied with 18 (Michelle Warner, Joe Skowyra, and Kevin Reynolds Jr.).
Fashion Cantab is the 2025 trotter of the year. The 6-year-old gelding by Cantab Hall had seven trips to the winner’s circle to go along with two seconds and three thirds at Tioga this year. He is owned by Jaypaul Hoover and trained by Cameron Capone.
Rosey Time is named the top claiming horse of the year. The 8-year-old mare by Time To Roll crossed the finish line first eight times this season with three seconds at Tioga Downs this season in 15 starts. She is owned by Jeffrey Greenberg and trained by Kevin Reynolds Jr.
The 2025 groom of the year is Frankie Bambrick.
We want to thank the horse people, the employees and our wonderful fans for a successful 2025. See you in 2026.
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