Nichols, NY – In The Spotlight N (Tyler Miller) hung on to win the $12,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (June 14).

In The Spotlight N and driver Tyler Miller hung on to win the $12,000 featured fillies & mares pace at Tioga Downs on Friday. Fred Brown photo.

The Stunning Nun N (Braxten Boyd) was first to the quarter in :28.1. In The Spotlight N ($4.80) took over with a lap to go and led to the half in :57. Abby Rose (Ridge Warren) challenged for the lead heading down the backstretch. In The Spotlight N shook her off and led to three-quarters in 1:25.3.

As they reached the stretch, second-place finisher PL Princess C (Jeff Long) came flying late but In The Spotlight N was too strong and won in 1:54.1. The Stunning Nun N finished third.

The Spotlight N is a 6-year-old mare by Bettor’s Delight. She is owned by Pollack Racing and trained by Jeff Cullipher. It was her first win this season. She now has 16 career victories.

Braxten Boyd drove three winners on the card. Mike Merton had a driving double. Jim McDonald had a training double.

Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 15) at 6:15 p.m.

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