Nichols, NY – Blackhawk Zette (Ridge Warren) captures the $14,500 Open Trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 8).
Enola (Mike Merton) cruised to the opening quarter in :28.0. She used a :28.4 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.4. Blackhawk Zette ($2.32) made his move first-over heading to the final turn. Enola was first to three quarters in 1:24.0.
As they made the turn for home Blackhawk Zette took over the lead. Second place finisher Enola tried to battle back but Blackhawk Zette was too fast and won in a lifetime best of 1:52.4. Stormont Divide (Jeff Gregory) finished third.
Blackhawk Zette is a 5-year-old horse by Cantab Hall. He is owned by JL Sandowsky LLC, and trained by Robert Baggitt Jr. It was his third win this season and his 18th career victory.Braxten Boyd and Ridge Warren had driving doubles. Dan Daley had a driving-training double.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Sunday (Aug. 9) starting at 12:30 p.m. For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.