Talk Show Chica took the featured $12,000 Fillies & Mares Open Pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (June 18).
Talk Show Chica and Primo Extremo battled through to the first quarter and Talk Show Chica got there first in :26.1. Primo Extremo then had the lead with a lap to go but couldn’t clear Talk Show Chica to a :53.3 half. The Charging Moa was the next to make a move going first over, but Talk Show Chica shook her off and led to three-quarters in 1:22.3.
As they made the turn for home Talk Show Chica continued to be in command and won easily in 1:52.4. Primo Extremo held on for second as Shadow One came up to finish third.
Talk Show Chica is a five-year-old mare by Heston Blue Chip. He is owned by Braden and trained by Stacey McLenghan. It was her third win this season. She now has 14 victories. Corey Braden piloted the $9.10 winner.
Wally Hennessey and Aaron Byron had driving triples on the night. Joe Skowyra and Jim McDonald each boasted training doubles.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Sunday (June 19) with a 13-race card starting at 1:00 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)