Nichols, NY — Corey Braden had a night to remember on Saturday (June 11), recording a driving grand slam at Tioga Downs.

Braden combined with trainer Edgar “Sparky” Clarke to get wins with Danzon Hanover ($6.50) and Major Houlihan ($21.00). His other wins came with Seven Credits ($20.20) and PL Olivia ($4.10).

Arnie’s Angel (Jacob Cutting) won an exciting stretch duel to capture the featured $10,000 distaff pace.

Primo Extremo (Tyler Jones) led to the quarter in :28.1 before backing the half down to :58.1. Arnie’s Angel ($7.30) made her move going first-over down the backstretch, but Primo Extremo remained first to three-quarters in 1:25.2.

As they made the turn for home, the duel was on. Arnie’s Angel slugged it out with Primo Extremo all the way down the stretch., and got by for good just before hitting the wire in 1:53.4. Primo Extremo had to settle for second money. Gold Star Igotdis (Braden) finished third.

Arnie’s Angel got her nose just in front at the end of Saturday’s feature distaff pace at Tioga Downs. Fred Brown photo.

Arnie’s Angel is a 6-year-old mare by Big Jim owned by Mali Norbye and trained by Randy Taft. It was her first win this season and the 13th of her career.

Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Sunday (June 12) with a 13-race card starting at 1 p.m. For more information, go to <a href=”http://www.tiogadowns.com” target=”_blank”>www.tiogadowns.com</a>.