Nichols, NY – Prairie Magical (Leon Bailey) captures the $8,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (Aug. 29).
Blue Glamber (Jim Pantaleano) led to the quarter in :27.3. He used a :28.1 second quarter to be first to the half in :55.4. PL Portia (Greg Merton) came first-up going down the backstretch and led to three quarters in 1:23.4.
As they reached the stretch the race became wide open. Third place finisher Ladytario (Aaron Byron) took a short lead. Prairie Magical ($20.20) came flying down the stretch and took over. Second Place finisher Huntressville A (Mike Merton) made a late bid but Prairie Magical held on to win in 1:54.1.
Prairie Magical is a 5-year-old mare by Royel Millennium. She is owned and trained by Laurie Poulin. It was her third win this season. She now has 12 career victories.
Tyler Miller had a driving hat trick. Mike Austin had a training double.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Saturday (Aug. 30) with a post time of 6:15 p.m. For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.