Nichols, NY — Tioga Downs plays host to two divisions of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Saturday (Sept. 2).

Avenger Force (Matt Kakaley) is the 8-5 morning line favorite in the $51,500 first division. Travis Alexander trains the Huntsville-Apple Delight colt. He has a win and two seconds in four lifetime starts. He owns a NYSS win at Monticello.

His main threat appears to be the Mark Capone trained Vandiemen Bluechip (Jason Bartlett). The Huntsville-Pepperment Patti gelding is the 5-2 morning line second choice. He has two wins including a NYSS win at Yonkers his last time out.

Boston Rocks (Bartlett) is the 6-5 morning line favorite in the $51,500 second division. The Boston Red Rocks-Scirocco Sarah colt is trained by Michael Deters. His three NYSS wins were at Batavia, Monticello, and Buffalo.

The 3-2 second choice Huntingforchrome (Tyler Buter) is expected to be his main rival. Jennifer Bongiorno trains the Huntsville-All On Top Hanover gelding. His NYSS wins have come at Vernon Downs and Saratoga. He also owns a Kindergarten series win at The Meadowlands.

The 11-race card starts at 6:15 p.m. For more information go to www.tiogadowns.com.