Nichols, NY — Driver Marcus Miller had a grand slam on Saturday (Sept. 14) at Tioga Downs, including a win with Building Boost in the $12,000 featured pace.
Dean B Hanover (Braxten Boyd) was first to the quarter in :27.1. He used a :28.4 second quarter to be first to the half in :56. BB Lucky Boy (Tyler Miller) came first-up to challenge going down the backstretch. Dean B Hanover shook him off and lead to three-quarters in 1:23.1.
Building Boost ($11.00) came flying down the stretch and blew right on by second-place finisher Dean B Hanover to win in 1:51.1. Hesa Kingslayer N (Jim Pantaleano) finished third.
Building Boost is a 5-year-old gelding by Always B Miki. He is owned by Rosalia Huff and Beauty Bridle Racing Stable while trained by Jake Huff. It was fourth win this season and his 11th career victory.
Miller got his other wins with PL Pork Chop, Purple Lord and Agedchedar Hanover.
Live racing returns to Tioga Downs on Thursday (Sept. 19) at 6:15 p.m. For more information, go to www.tiogadowns.com.