Prairie Fortune First At Tioga
Prairie Fortune won the $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on opening night Saturday, May 5.
Lutetium went to the lead, hitting the first quarter in :28.2. Dragin The Wagon grabbed control of the race and led going into three-quarters.
Prairie Fortune, who has been the trotter of the year at Tioga the last two years, made a first-over move and took over at the top of the stretch, winning by two in the end in 1:54.1. Dragin The Wagon held the second spot with Uncle Hanover finishing third.
Prarie Fortune, a six-year-old gelding by Arapa Victory, is owned by Laurie Poulin and trainer Mike Deters. He picked up his fourth win of the season and notched the 41st victory in his career. Driven by Jim Meittinis, he paid $6.10 to win.
Tioga Downs live racing returns on Sunday, May 6 with a 10-race card starting at 1:00 p.m.'
(With files from Tioga Downs)