Arnies Angel won an exciting stretch duel to capture the featured $10,000 fillies and mares pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 11).
Primo Extremo went to the lead and led to the quarter in :28.1. She used a :30 quarter and was first to the half in :58.1. Arnies Angel made her move going first over up the backstretch. Primo Extremo was first to three-quarters in 1:25.2.
As they made the turn for home the duel was on. Arnies Angel slugged with Primo Extremo all the way down the stretch. Arnies Angel got by for good just before hitting the wire in 1:53.4. Primo Extremo had to settle for second. Gold Star Igotdis finished third.
Arnies Angel is a six-year-old mare by Big Jim. She is owned by Mali Norbye and trained by Randy Taft. It was her first win this season. She now has 13 victories. Jacob Cutting drove the $7.30 winner.
Corey Braden had a night to remember with a driving grand slam. Braden combined with trainer Edgar Clarke to get wins with Danzon Hanover ($6.50), and Major Houlihan ($21). His other wins came with Seven Credits ($20.20), and PL Olivia ($4.10).
Tioga Downs returns to Live racing on Sunday (June 12) with a 13-race card starting at 1 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)