Nichols, NY — Mike Deters trained four winners on the card at Tioga Downs on Friday (Sept. 16), including the featured $11,500 fillies and mares pace with Prairie Westerngal (Wally Hennessey).

As they made the turn for home, Prairie Westerngal made her move and edged on by to win in 1:52. Fred Brown photo.

Prairie Westerngal ($3.10) went to the front early but Alta Madeira N (Michael Merton) took control just before hitting the first quarter in :26.2. So Amazing (Denny Bucceri) came first-over to challenge as they went by the stands for the first time. Alta Madeira N was first to the half in :54.1. Abby Rose (Jim Taggart Jr.) used a burst of speed and went three-wide down the backstretch and led to three-quarters in 1:22.2.

As they made the turn for home, Prairie Westerngal made her move and edged on by to win in 1:52. Abby Rose had to settle for second and Georgie Martin N (Brandon Parker) finished third.

Prairie Westerngal is a 6-year-old mare by Western Ideal. She is owned by Patricia Fritz, Joel Warner, and Deters. It was her sixth win of the season and she now has 28 career victories.

Deters and Hennessey also combined for wins with Eileen’s Wish ($8.40) and Donegalartchokin N ($6.70). Deters’ other win came with Anchors Away ($4.20).

Deters now leads Patti Harmon for the training title with 43 wins to her 42 wins with three cards left in the season.

Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (Sept. 17) starting at 3 p.m. For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.