Gold Star Mysti won the $10,000 Fillies and Mares Open Pace in front of no spectators on opening day (June 7) at Tioga Downs.
Gold Star Mysti raced on the lead followed by Persistent Bettor, hitting the first quarter in :27.2. She controlled the pace to a half in :57.4. Gigi From Fiji went first over in the back stretch to give chase but Gold Star Mysti hit three-quarters first in 1:26.
The Charging Moa N came flying three wide as they made the turn for home and charged for Gold Star Mysti with every stride. Gold Star Mysti, who is owned by Gold Star Farm and trained by Margaret Audley, dug in and held on to win in 1:53.4. The Chargin Moa N had to settle for second money. Northern Dali came up to finish third.
Gold Star Mysti is a seven-year-old mare by Mysticism. It was her third win this season and her 31st victory overall. Corey Braden drove the $16.60 winner.
Wally Hennessey and Tyler Buter each had three winners on the day. Hennessey got his wins with Gifted Glider ($11.60), Odds On Cheddar ($7.70) and Boinganator ($10.80). Buter finished first with Kinetic King ($3.40), Prairie Westerngal ($3.30), and Prairie Cougar ($5.00).
Tioga's 12 race card set a new handle record of $368,978.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Monday (June 8) with a 12-race card starting at 4 p.m. (EDT).
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