A pair of $30,000 claiming paces highlighted the first day (Sunday, Jan. 3) of the 2021 meet at Miami Valley Raceway, with driver Trace Tetrick and trainer Tyler George winning both of the $15,750 purse events.

Secret Threat copped the lid-lifter in 1:52.4 over Never Say Never N and Hal N Sammy in what proved to be the quickest mile of the day. Trainer Tyler George and Justin Lloyd co-own the nine-year-old son of Palone Ranger, who won for the 35th time in his career and boosted his lifetime earnings to $341,913.

In the 12th of 14 dashes on the day, Tetrick and George were back in the winner’s circle with Voracity, an eight-year-old son of Sportswriter. It was the 23rd tally for the winner and increased his total bounty to $629,515. Brian&Ira Wallach Racing own Voracity, who will join Secret Threat as one of the favorites when a $30,000 “Claim To Fame” series commences at Miami Valley next Sunday (Jan. 10).

Tetrick led all drivers on opening day with a grand slam. In addition to Secret Threat and Voracity, the 34-year-old green and gold clad reinsman won with Friskiesonaroll (1:56.4, $7.60) and Golden Paradise (1:55.3, $3.00).

Dan Noble and Josh Sutton had driving doubles with Jeremy Smith, Sam Widger, Randy Tharps, Brett Miller, Sandy Beatty and LeWayne Miller all getting their initial victories on the year.

The Miami Valley handle of $604,280 was its best opening day to begin its eighth season of live racing.

Racing resumes at Miami Valley on Monday (Jan. 4) and Tuesday (Jan. 5) afternoons with 2:05 p.m. (EST) post times.

(Miami Valley Raceway)