Ilikemebettor A and driver Marcus Miller captured the $11,000 Open 2 Handicap Pace on Sunday, June 18 at Tioga Downs.
Ilikemebettor A went to the front and led to the quarter in :27. Rifleman (Brandon Parker) was first to make a move going first-up heading to the clubhouse turn as Ilikemebettor A used a :28.1 second quarter to lead to the half in :55.1. The two continued to battle all the way down the backstretch, but Ilikemebettor A was first to three-quarters in 1:23.2. As they made the turn for home, Ilikemebettor A had another gear and won in 1:51.1. Rifleman had to settle for second. Mirragon A (Tyler Miller) finished third.
Ilikemebettor A is a seven-year-old gelding by Bettors Delight. He is trained by Erv Miller for owners Douglass Overhiser and the Erv Miller Stables. It was his first win this season and he now has 13 career victories. Ilikemebettor A paid $2.50 to win.
Marcus Miller drove three winners on the card.
Louie won the Bulldog race final.
Live harness racing returns to Tioga Downs on Friday, June 23, starting at 6:15 p.m.
(Tioga Downs)