Believer and The Stunning Nun N captured the co-features at Tioga Downs on Saturday (Aug. 27).
Believer cruised to an easy victory in the $10,300 featured trot.
Mr Houdini was first to the quarter in :28.3. Believer took over control with a lap to go. He was first to the half in :57 and led easily to the three-quarters in 1:26.1.
As they made the turn for home it was all Believer. Second-place finisher Houdini came all out but couldn’t get close to Believer as he scored an easy win in 1:56. Broadway Bruiser finished third.
Believer is a four-year-old horse by Cantab Hall. He is trained by Randy Taft for owners Mali Norbye and Arnold Wilkin. It was his sixth win of 2022. He now has 14 victories. Jim Taggart Jr. drove the $3.50 winner.
The Stunning Nun N ($3.20) was best in the $10,300 featured fillies and mares pace.
Sunrise Hanover was first to the quarter in :27.1. The Stunning Nun N brushed to the front as they went by the stands for the first time. The Stunning Nun N was first to the half in :57. Tempus Seelster came first up going down the backstretch. The Stunning Nun N put her away and led to three-quarters in 1:24.2. As they reached the stretch, The Stunning Nun N had plenty in the tank and breezed to an easy win in 1:52.4. Sunrise Hanover was second best. Goldstar Rockette came up late to finish third.
The Stunning Nun N is a seven-year-old mare by Bettors Delight. She is owned by Joel Warner, John Manning, Barbara Jensen, and trainer Mike Deters. It was her fourth win of the season and her 17th victory overall. Wally Hennessey drove the $3.20 winner.
(Tioga Downs)