New Zealand-bred Tiger Thompson N (Dexter Dunn) defeated Mother Nature and eight other foes in Sunday's (May 12) feature at Harrah's Philadelphia, a $30,000 Great Northeast Open Series event for male pacers.
The Josh Parker trainee sat patiently in the pocket behind the speed of millionaire Filibuster Hanover (Yannick Gingras), who set fractions of :26.3, :55.3 and 1:23.2. Donttellmeagain (Tim Tetrick), who started from post 8, challenged the leader at the half after finding an early seat. The battle set up for the fresh legs of Tiger Thompson N, who closed up the passing to win by three-quarters of a length in 1:50.3. Filibuster Hanover held second, while Donttellmeagain finished third.
Tiger Thompson N ($16.20), who has now won four of his last five races, is owned by the group of Nanticoke Racing, Stephen Messick, Prestige Stables, and trainer Parker.
There were multiple winning tickets in the Jackpot Hi-5, prompting a carryover into Wednesday's (May 15) fifth race of $26,288.41.
(Harrah's Philadelphia)