Sustaining a first-over push to wear down odds-on favourite Money On My Mind, Ontario-sired Twin B Spike Man ($30.20) proved an upset winner in Saturday (August 16) evening's $15,000 Open Handicap Trot at Tioga Downs.

As expected, Jim Marohn Jr. sent 1-5 favourite Money On My Mind to the fore, controlling a :56.4 first half-mile before facing pressure into the far turn. After reaching three-quarters in 1:25.2, Money On My Mind found himself bracing for the oncoming onslaught of the first-over Twin B Spike Man, who pushed to the fore at head-stretch. With the favourite fading at the pegs, Twin B Spike Man was left to contend with a chasing Spice It Up Lindy (Jim Meittinis) in the final yards, holding sway for a half-length victory in 1:54.2. Stitch In Time (Brandon Simpson) stayed on well for third off a pocket trip.

Co-owner Mike Simons drove the seven-year-old Ken Warkentin gelding for trainer Gail Wrubel. Donald Eccleston and Albert Abdala III also share ownership of Twin B Spike Man.

The win was one of three on the night for Simons, who also teamed up with Highland Yankee (1:56.3) and Magglio (1:56.3).

Racing returns to Tioga on Sunday (August 17) afternoon, with non-wagering Tompkins-Geers action scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT. The 11-race pari-mutuel card kicks off at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

(With files from Tioga Downs)