Nichols, NY — Believer (Ridge Warren) won the $10,500 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 17).

BJ Lorado (Aaron Byron) took the lead and led to the first quarter in :27.2 before rating a :57 half. Believer ($4.10) made his move heading for the final turn., closing into BJ Lorado’s lead at the 1:25.4 three-quarters. As they made the turn for home, Believer throttled his way to the front. Second-place finisher Knight Angel (Tyler Miller) came flying late but was too late as Believer won easily in 1:55. Jammin Jack (Corey Braden) finished third.

Believer surged to a commanding win in the Saturday feature at Tioga Downs. Fred Brown photo.

Believer is a 5-year-old horse by Cantab Hall owned by Mali Norbye and Arnold Witkin while trained by Randy Taft. It was his fourth win this season and his 19th career victory.

Trainer-driver Lee Morris won both of the Southern Tier Amateur Club events. He won the first one with SD Watch Me Now and the second with Better Call Saul.

Live racing at Tioga returns on Sunday (June 18) with a 10-race card starting at 1 p.m. For more information, go to www.tiogadowns.com.