Brilliant Beauty got an easy win in the featured $13,000 Open 1-2 Handicap Fillies & Mares Pace on Saturday afternoon (May 20) at Tioga Downs.
Prairie Westergal got the first call but Brilliant Beauty went on by and led to the quarter in :27.2. Abby Rose joined her going into the clubhouse turn and challenged for the lead. Brilliant Beauty was first to the half in :55.4 and held the lead to three-quarters in 1:24. As they made the turn for home, Brilliant Beauty found another gear and won easily in 1:53.2. Abby Rose held on for second. Prairie Westerngal was third best.
Brilliant Beauty is a five-year-old mare by JK Endonanera. She is owned by Jemaxpro Racing Stable and trained by Tee Wine. This was her third win this season and the 18th win of her career. Tyler Miller drove the $6.40 winner.
Hall of Famer Wally Hennessey had a driving grand slam. Hennessey got his wins with The Boss Man ($2.50 to win), Rock My Socks ($3.20), Coolncalculating N ($2.10) and Cherry Valley ($3.50).
Live harness racing returns on Sunday, May 21 with a 12-race card starting at 1 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)