Nichols, NY – In The Spotlight N (Marcus Miller) cruises to an easy win in the $10,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace on Friday (Aug. 2).
In The Spotlight N led to the quarter in :27.2. He went :29.1 in the second split to be first to the half in :56.3. Naked Truth (Kyle Swift) came first-up to challenge going down the backstretch. In The Spotlight N remained on top and led to three-quarters in 1:25.2.
As they made the turn for home In The Spotlight N shook off Naked Truth. Second place finisher So Diva (Jim Taggert Jr.) popped the pocket and came all out after the leader. In The Spotlight N was too strong and won easily in 1:53.0. Premier Star (Aaron Byron) finished third.
In The Spotlight N is a 6-year mare by Bettor’s Delight. She is owned by Pollack Racing and trained by Jeff Cullipher. It was her third win this season. She now has 18 career victories.
Aaron Byron had a driving grand slam. He was first with Beachin, Spittin Chicklets, Abitofbettors Buns, and Prairie Magical.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (August 3) with a 9-race card starting at 6:15 p.m.
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