Shecouldbegood N took the featured $7,800 Fillies & Mares Pace at Tioga Downs on Saturday (July 24).
Pretty Image went to the lead and led to the first quarter in :27. Sweet Young Thing then took control as they went by the stands for the first time. She led to the half in :55.4 and to three-quarters in 1:24.1.
Shecouldbegood N was fourth at three-quarters. She came first over as they went around the final turn. The mare blew right on by to take the lead as they reached the stretch. Persistent Bettor came charging late but had to settle for second as Shecouldbegood N won in a lifetime best of 1:53. Pretty Image finished third.
Shecouldbegood N is an eight-year-old mare by Well Said. Patti Harmon trains for owners Harmon Racing Stable, Lawrence Kittenplan, and William Vanwie. It was her fourth win of the season and 22nd win of her career. Mike Merton drove the $10.20 winner.
Wally Hennessey leads all drivers with 87 wins. Braxten Boyd is second on the list with 47 victories. Mike Merton has reached the winner’s circle 40 times this season for third best. Jody Jamieson (24) and Marcus Miller (14) round the top five.
Mike Deters has trained the most winners this season with 32 wins. Jim McDonald is second in wins with 22 tallies. Gaston Lareau trained two winners on the card and is tied with Patti Harmon and Marc Major for third with 15 wins.
Tioga Downs returns to live racing on Sunday (July 25) with an 11-race card starting at 1:00 p.m. (EDT).
(Tioga Downs)