Nichols, NY — Wally Hennessey drove five winners on the card at Tioga Downs including a win in the $9,000 co-featured trot with Golden Kronos on Saturday (June 25).

Golden Kronos gave Wally Hennessey one of five victories on the Saturday night program at Tioga Downs. Fred Brown Photo.

Golden Kronos ($2.80) was first to the quarter in :27.4.  He slowed things down using a :29.4 second quarter and was first to the half in :57.3.  He coasted to three-quarters in 1:25.3.

As they reached the stretch second place finisher Jammin Jack (Corey Braden) came all out after the leader but Golden Kronos was too strong and won easily in 1:54.3.  Manwilling (Mike Merton) finished third

Golden Kronos is an 8-year-old gelding by Chapter Seven.  He is owned by Michael and William Pozefsky while trained by Chip Zombick.  It was his first win this season.  He now has 33 career victories.

Hennessey got his other wins with Ruthless Dude ($5.40), Mr Houdini ($4.10), Southwind Moroccan ($2.10), and Harry Terror ($6.10).

Saranac Blue Chip (Jim Taggert Jr.) Wins the $9,000 co-featured pace.

Saranac Blue Chip ($5.40) jumped out of the gate and led to the first quarter in :27.1.  He was first to the half in :56.2 and first to three-quarters in 1:24.3.

Second place finisher Hard Rock Hulk (Aaron Byron) followed in the pocket but could never get close as Saranac Blue Chip cruised to a win in a seasonal best of 1:52.1.  Bettors Authority (Mike Merton) was third best.

Saranac Blue Chip is a 4-year-old gelding by American Ideal.  He is owned by Leona Morrissey and trained by Dan Morrissey.  It was his sixth win in 2022.  He now has 11 career victories.

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Sunday (June 26) with an 11-race card featuring two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings starting at 1:00 p.m.

For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.