Nichols, NY — Miley Rose (Mike Merton) captured the $13,000 Fillies & Mares Open 1-2 Handicap Pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 13).

Miley Rose scored in Saturday’s feature at Tioga Downs. Fred Brown Photo.

Prairie Westerngal (Wally Hennessey) went straight to the front and led to the quarter in :28.1. Miley Rose ($13.80) came first-up from third and took over with a circuit to go. She was first to the half in :57. Arnie’s Angel (Ridge Warren) was first to make a move challenging for the lead going down the backstretch. Miley Rose shook her off and led to three-quarters in 1:24.4.

As they entered the stretch, Prairie Westerngal popped the pocket and was all out after the leader but had to settle for second as Miley Rose hung on to win in 1:53.3. Brilliant Beauty (Tyler Miller) finished third.

Miley Rose is a 6-year-old mare by So Surreal. She is owned by Donn Lewandrowski and Gail Farrell while trained by Michelle Warner. It was her second win this season and her 31st career victory.

Hennessey had a driving grand slam on the card. He got wins with Willie B Worthy ($3.30), The Boss Man ($2.10), April Ava ($2.40), and Jks Lifesaver ($7.10).

Live racing returns on Sunday (May 14) with a 12-race card starting at 1 p.m.

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