Nichols, NY – Tioga Downs hosted two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshmen pacing colts & geldings on Sunday (June 25).

American Fling (Scott Zeron) captures the $51,500 first division. Fred Brown photo.

American Fling (Scott Zeron) captures the $51,500 first division. American Fling ($7.30) forged his way to the front and led to the first quarter in :27.2. He slowed things down and used a :29.2 second quarter to be first to the half in :56.4. He cruised to three-quarters in 1:24.4.

Its A Me Mario (Jason Bartlett) made his way out of the pocket and came after the leader as they made the turn for home. American Fling had plenty in the tank and won his first career race in 1:53.1. It’s a Me Mario had to settle for second. Train Station (David Miller) finished third.

American Fling is a 2-year-old gelding by American Ideal-Feeling You. Ed Hart trains for owners Randall Bendis, Reed Broadway, and Pollack Racing LLC.

Blue Hunt (Wally Hennessey) takes the $52,500 second division.

Kid From The Bronx (Mark MacDonald) goes right to the front and hits the first quarter in :27.1. Blue Hunt ($5.60) took over the lead as they headed for the stands for the first time. Kid From The Bronx reclaimed the lead as they headed for the clubhouse turn. He led to the half in :56.1. Davey Day Trader (Jason Bartlett) came first-up going down the backstretch but he fizzled out as Kid From The Bronx was first to three-quarters in 1:25.1.

Blue Hunt (Wally Hennessey) takes the $52,500 second division. Fred Brown photo.

Blue Hunt popped out of the pocket as they reached the stretch and the race was on. The two battled all the way down the lane. Blue Hunt got by just before hitting the wire in 1:53.4. Kid From The Bronx had to settle for second. Tack Room Chatter (Aaron Byron) finished third.

Blue Hunt is a 2-year-old colt by Huntsville-All On Top Hanover. He is owned by United Process Control Co. and trainer Erica Chartrand. He is now one for one in his career.

Hennessey drives six winners on Sunday after winning five on Saturday. His other wins came with Wasn’t Me ($7.70), That Dog Will Fight ($8.50), Credit List ($14.40), Scootnroll ($5.80) and BJ Lorado ($8.60).

Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Sunday (July 3) starting at 1:00 p.m.

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