by John Horne, for Tioga Downs
Nichols, NY — Doo Wop Hanover (Jim Meittinis) won the Tioga Downs feature pace ($9,000), on Sunday afternoon (May 6).
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Doo Wop Hanover continues his comeback at Tioga Downs on Sunday.
Andreios Kardia (Aaron Byron), led the way to the first quarter mark of :28.1. Doo Wop Hanover took control right after that putting up the rest of the fractions (:56.2, 1:24.1, 1:53.1). Owned by Peter Blood and Rick Berks while trained by Mike Deters, the gelding held off a late charge by Andreios Kardia (second) to secure the victory. That’s My Opinion (Austin Siegelman) finished third.
Doo Wop Hanover is a 7-year-old gelding by Rocknroll Hanover. He won for the third time this season and secured his 17th career victory.
Aaron Byron, Drew Monti, Fern Paquet Jr. and Mike Merton all secured racing doubles on the day. Byron won with Time Out I’m Tired ($9.50), and Wild Bill M ($8.70). Monti went to the winner’s circle with Crossfirehurricane ($5.30), and Feelin Lucky ($4.90). Paquet Jr., got wins with Thebestofjoel ($4.20), and Joe Larry N Curly ($6.20). Merton got victories with Rocknroll Delight ($5.90), and Stratocaster ($12.00).
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Friday (May 11) with a new post time of 6:15 p.m.
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